Italy withdraws support for FIFA chief Gianni Infantino
Rome: The Italian soccer federation became the latest in a growing list of nations to withdraw its support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The FIGC issued a statement on Wednesday saying it would no longer back Infantino's bid for reelection in March because of "the recent initiatives promoted by the FIFA president concerning governance and the development of international…
The Italian soccer federation (FIGC) announced on Wednesday that it would no longer support embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino in his bid for reelection in March, citing concerns over Infantino's governance initiatives and the development of international competitions. Infantino, who has been FIFA president since 2016, has faced increasing pressure to step down following his aborted plan to sell World Cup stakes to private equity investors.
Three of soccer's continental confederations accused him of deception, and UEFA threatened a boycott of FIFA competitions. FIGC President Giovanni Malagò stated that the federation identifies with a model of dialogue, listening, and shared responsibility that has allowed soccer to grow and innovate. Romania also withdrew its support for Infantino on the same day.
Calls are growing for FIFA to replace Infantino with a leader capable of fostering consensus and unity.
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