Wales first nation to withdraw support for Infantino
The Football Association of Wales has become the first national body to publicly withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino. This decision follows widespread criticism regarding governance failures and controversial plans to sell competition stakes to private firms.
Why it matters
This marks a significant escalation in the internal crisis facing FIFA's leadership, potentially signaling a broader revolt from European football associations.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Gianni Infantino rose to prominence via a number of roles at Uefa
Wales have become the first nation to publicly withdraw backing for Gianni Infantino's bid to continue his leadership of Fifa.
It follows the loss of confidence in the Fifa president following his scrapped plans to sell stakes in its competitions to private investment firms.
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has confirmed "its withdrawal of support for the candidature of Mr Gianni Infantino for re-election as Fifa president for the 2027-2031 term".
Infantino's lucrative plan sparked a global outcry, with European football's governing body Uefa threatening to boycott all Fifa competitions, including the World Cup.
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