Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino
The Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief executive Ian Maxwell has told BBC Sport.
The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has withdrawn its backing for Fifa president Gianni Infantino, stating they no longer have confidence in him. Infantino is facing pressure following his aborted attempt to create a new company, Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE), aimed at managing commercial and ticketing rights of all Fifa competitions.
The SFA has aligned with the position of Uefa, which has threatened a boycott of Fifa competitions due to the controversy. The SFA will not vote for Infantino's re-election, which is expected in early 2027. Several other football associations, including those from England, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland, have also announced their withdrawal of support for Infantino.
Uefa, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation have criticized Infantino and Fifa for breaking trust and engaging in deceptive behavior, accusing the organization of lacking proper governance. The situation has divided the football world, with various confederations backing Infantino, while others, such as those from Africa, South America, Oceania, and Asia, have expressed their disagreement.
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