Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino
Summary
The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has decided not to support Gianni Infantino in his bid for re-election as FIFA president in 2027. This follows controversy over Infantino's failed plan to sell part of the commercial rights for FIFA events to private investors, which many football organizations criticized.Key Facts
- The SFA, led by chief executive Ian Maxwell, will not vote for Infantino in the 2027 FIFA presidential election.
- Infantino proposed creating a company to manage FIFA event rights, selling 21% to a private firm, but abandoned the plan after widespread criticism.
- UEFA and 55 of its member associations opposed Infantino's plan and questioned his leadership.
- Other football associations in England, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland also withdrew support for Infantino.
- UEFA, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation accused FIFA and Infantino of breaking trust and called for an independent review of the failed project.
- FIFA is expected to present a report on the issue at a council meeting in October.
- Some football regions like Africa, South America, and Oceania still support Infantino, but there are splits within those groups.
- No candidate has announced opposition to Infantino for the 2027 election as of the November 18 deadline.
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