England withdraws support for Infantino as FIFA crisis deepens

The Football Association has formally withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president, intensifying pressure on the embattled football chief despite his public apology over the failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
The decision came after Infantino admitted making “errors” in handling the controversial proposal, but the apology failed to convince the English governing body, which proceeded with its planned withdrawal of support.
The FA joins a growing list of national associations distancing themselves from Infantino. Wales became the first to revoke its backing earlier this week, while Serbia, Sweden and Finland have sin...