Welsh FA withdraws support for Infantino's FIFA re-election bid

Welsh FA withdraws support for Infantino's FIFA re-election bid

Wales on Monday became the first nation to publicly withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election bid over his failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup."The Football Association of Wales hereby confirms its withdrawal of support fo…

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Wales on Monday became the first nation to publicly withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election bid over his failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup. Infantino had offered its 211 member associations $40 million each if they backed proposals for private investment in its tournaments, including the men's and women's World Cups. But he was forced to scrap his plan after a furious backlash from three continental confederations. The Football Association of Wales said Monday it would not back Infantino's candidature in the election in Rabat, Morocco, in March 2027. "The Football Association of Wales hereby confirms its withdrawal of support for the candidature of Mr Gianni Infantino, for re-election as FIFA president for the 2027–2031 term," the FAW said in a statement. "The recent failures in good governance, processes, leadership, values, stakeholder manage...

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