Italy withdraws support for Infantino, but Cannavaro backs FIFA chief
Summary
Italy’s football federation has stopped supporting FIFA President Gianni Infantino because of his failed plan to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors. Some former famous football players, including Italy’s Fabio Cannavaro and Brazil’s Cafu, still support Infantino and say he has improved world football.Key Facts
- Italy’s football federation (FIGC) withdrew support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
- The withdrawal follows his abandoned plan to bring private investment into FIFA tournaments such as the World Cup.
- Other European countries like England, Ireland, and Wales have also stopped backing Infantino.
- FIGC said it supports football based on fairness, teamwork, sustainability, and the role of fans.
- Former players like Fabio Cannavaro and Cafu publicly support Infantino on social media.
- A group of former players led by Mikael Silvestre has called for a leadership change in FIFA.
- UEFA, the European football organization, ended its threat to boycott FIFA events after Infantino dropped the private investment plan.
- Infantino became FIFA president in 2016, succeeding Sepp Blatter, and had wide support from European nations then.
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