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Oceania confederation welcomes FIFA review, NZ withdraws support for Infantino

Oceania confederation welcomes FIFA review, NZ withdraws support for Infantino

New Zealand announces withdrawal of support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's reelection bid amid controversy over aborted commercial rights sale plan. Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) cautiously supports FIFA leadership despite three confederations calling for review of Infantino's conduct. New Zealand, the only OFC nation to qualify for this year's World Cup, seeks independent review due to loss of confidence in FIFA's leadership.

FIFA's White House Task Force director dismisses critics as jealous of Infantino's achievements, urging opposition to reconsider their stance.

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