World Cup rights row: Wales withdraw support for Infantino's re-election bid
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) said it will no longer back Infantino's re-election campaign for the 2027-2031 term, following concerns over the failed investment plan.
The English Football Association (FA) is expected to notify Fifa president Gianni Infantino of its withdrawal of support due to his scrapped plans to sell shares in Fifa competitions to private investors. This move follows threats from Uefa to pursue legal action over the proposal and Wales's decision to stop backing Infantino's candidacy for continuing as the Fifa president.
Infantino's leadership has already been criticized by European, North and Central American and Caribbean, and Uefa has requested all relevant documents regarding the investment plan. If Uefa manages to garner enough votes, it may push for an emergency meeting of the Fifa Council, potentially forcing Infantino to resign.
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