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New Zealand Football withdraws support for Infantino, urges review

It is believed that NZF wants the Fifa chief to resign before he has a chance to seek re-election in March next year.

New Zealand Football withdraws support for Infantino, urges review

New Zealand Football (NZF) has distanced itself from Fifa chief Gianni Infantino, urging a thorough review of his leadership. The decision comes as three major football confederations, UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC, joined forces to accuse Infantino of breaking trust through deceit. The open letter, signed by the bodies, urges for his resignation before he can seek re-election next year.

NZF's move follows a meeting of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) where they welcomed the halt of Infantino's plan to sell off part of the World Cup but did not call for his dismissal. NZF believes that Infantino's decisions and actions have led to a loss of trust and increased division within international football. The association has called for an independent review to restore confidence and restore the fundamental principles of good governance, transparency, and accountability.

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