Key Facts

• FAI withdrew its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino after a recent controversy.
• UEFA, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation accused Infantino of breaking trust through deception.
• The controversy involves Infantino’s attempt to sell a stake in FIFA’s commercial operations to a private company, which was later abandoned.
• The Welsh Football Association and the English Football Association also withdrew support for Infantino before the FAI.
• The FAI cited concerns about governance, transparency, and lack of consultation as reasons for withdrawing support.
• The IFA supports UEFA’s position but has not formally withdrawn support for Infantino.
• Both Irish associations emphasize the importance of good practices and proper governance in football.
• The situation affects football organizations in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.