Scottish FA the latest to withdraw Infantino support

The Scottish Football Association has become the most recent organization to distance itself from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, rejecting his candidacy for re-election at next year's FIFA Congress. The SFA's decision stems from concerns over the lack of transparency surrounding plans to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors, a decision that has similarly dissuaded other European football associations, including the Football Association of Ireland, England, and Wales.

SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell stated that the Scottish FA will not be voting for Infantino, aligning with UEFA's position. He further criticized the focus on off-the-field incidents following the successful 2022 World Cup, calling for an emphasis on the game and fan relationships. Infantino faces mounting pressure, with several confederation presidents accusing him of deception over his private investor plan.

FairSquare, an advocacy group, has called for a different approach, questioning Infantino's eligibility to stand for re-election and urging FIFA to publish its Governance, Audit, and Compliance Committee's advice that led to the decision to exclude his 2016-2019 reign from the three-term limit.