Official statement: the Belgian federation withdraws its support for Infantino in the FIFA elections
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The Belgian Football Association has officially withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, citing concerns over transparency and governance. The move follows controversies regarding FIFA's commercial proposals and disciplinary handling of player suspensions.
Why it matters
The loss of support from major European football associations signals a growing internal crisis within FIFA's leadership structure.
Official statement: the Belgian federation withdraws its support for Infantino in the FIFA elections World Cup Belgium Belgium The Belgian Football Association confirmed today, Monday, that it will not support Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president, citing serious concerns over transparency and governance, as well as the ruling that spared Folarin Balogun from serving the mandatory suspension at the World Cup.
Pressure has mounted on the FIFA president since his controversial proposal to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup provoked an angry backlash.
Infantino brushed off that opposition on Sunday, announcing he intends to stand again in next year's elections for a new term that would keep him in office until 2031.
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