August 26, 2026
Infantino
Italy’s national football federation (FIGC) said on Wednesday it has withdrawn its support for embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his failed attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
The move comes as a host of European national associations, including England, Ireland and Wales, already scrapped their backing of Infantino who is seeking re-election at next year’s FIFA Congress.
“This decision is intended to clearly and transparently express the FIGC’s position… regarding the recent initiatives promoted by the FIFA president concerning the governance and development of international competitions,” FIGC wrote in a statement.
