Welsh FA chief calls for Infantino to step down

Welsh Football Association chief executive Noel Mooney has called for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign. Infantino has been under intense scrutiny for his proposal to sell off a 21% stake in the World Cup and other competitions to private investors. Mooney, who previously collaborated with Infantino at Uefa, asserts that the damage inflicted on football by this plan necessitates Infantino's departure.

Despite the shelving of the sell-off proposal, Mooney believes Infantino must step down. Mooney, who previously worked alongside Infantino at Uefa, stated that while Infantino had made significant contributions as general secretary of Uefa, his stewardship at Fifa has been marred by issues such as the proposed sale of the "crown jewels."

Earlier this month, the Welsh FA became the first home nation to withdraw support for Infantino's leadership bid. This move was followed by other nations withdrawing their backing, including Fifa Council members Sandor Csanyi and Dejan Savicevic. Mooney emphasizes the need for a thorough review of Fifa's governance, structures, and processes to rebuild trust among football associations worldwide.