Wales Withdraws Support for Infantino After World Cup Rights Plan Fails
The Football Association of Wales withdrew support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA President after his plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights failed. The Welsh FA cited governance failures and loss of confidence, becoming the first federation to formally withdraw backing. FIFA has not commented publicly on this move. This development follows UEFA and CONCACAF expressing lack of confidence in Infantino’s leadership.
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The Football Association of Wales became the first federation to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA President after his plan to sell World Cup commercial rights failed.
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