Infantino suffers first re-election setback as Welsh FA withdraws support

The Football Association of Wales has withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election, becoming the first national federation to publicly distance itself from his leadership.
The decision follows FIFA’s withdrawal of a controversial proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors after widespread opposition from football stakeholders across the globe.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Welsh FA confirmed it would no longer support Infantino’s candidature for the 2027–2031 FIFA presidential term.
“The Football Association of Wales hereby confirms its withdrawal of support for the candidature of Mr Gianni Infantino, for re-election as FI...