Irish FA withdraws support for Infantino

The Irish Football Association (IFA) has decided to withdraw its support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino, signaling a need for change at the world governing body. Infantino is set to seek re-election for a fourth term as president in March. The IFA, which had previously aligned with Uefa's stance against Infantino's ill-fated plan to sell a 21% stake in Fifa's commercial operations, now asserts that the proposal raised fundamental questions about strategy, governance, and asset stewardship.

The IFA's statement emphasizes the plan's failure of communication and its implications for the future of Fifa. England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland have also publicly distanced themselves from Infantino, whose presidency, if successful, would extend his rule to 15 years by the end of the current term in 2031.