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English FA Withholds Support for Infantino Despite FIFA Executive Backing
The English Football Association has maintained that Gianni Infantino is not the right person to lead FIFA, despite support from the governing body’s executives at an emergency meeting on Wednesday, Times Now…
The Story in Brief
The English Football Association has maintained that Gianni Infantino is not the right person to lead FIFA, despite support from the governing body’s executives at an emergency meeting on Wednesday, Times Now News reports. Infantino remains FIFA president after the withdrawal of a proposal involving private investors in a company to manage the World Cup and other competitions. FIFA said the plan was off the table and apologised to national associations over its handling.
The Football Association of Wales, Sweden, Finland and Serbia have also withdrawn their backing, according to Times Now News. The outlet reports that some FIFA members are considering boycotting Council meetings. NDTV reports that UEFA has retained its threat to boycott FIFA competitions, saying confidence in Infantino remains lost.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy version of this dispute is that one failed commercial plan alone decides Infantino’s future. The opposite claim, that executive support settles the matter, is just as narrow. The real test is whether FIFA can rebuild trust with member associations and prevent another governance row. Watch the next FIFA Congress and the number of associations still backing his re-election.
Sources (2): timesnownews.com, sports.ndtv.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
