The English FA is set to withdraw its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, following the Welsh FA, amid fallout from his scrapped plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors, according to the BBC.
Key facts
- The English FA is set to write to FIFA president Gianni Infantino withdrawing its support, according to the BBC.
- The move follows the Welsh FA, which has withdrawn its support, according to Al Jazeera.
- The BBC reports the fallout stems from Infantino's scrapped plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors.
- Al Jazeera reports England is tipped to formally withdraw support for Infantino's re-election bid after what it called a botched World Cup stakes plan.
The English Football Association is set to write to FIFA president Gianni Infantino to withdraw its support, according to the BBC.
The BBC reports the move comes amid the fallout from Infantino’s scrapped plan to sell off stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors.
England’s expected decision would follow the Welsh FA, which has already withdrawn its support, according to Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera reports that England is tipped to formally withdraw backing for Infantino’s re-election bid after what it called a botched World Cup stakes plan.
As of the latest reporting, the English FA had not formally sent its letter. The precise timing and further details of the correspondence have not been reported.
Why it matters
FIFA governs world football and its president oversees the sport's biggest competitions. The reported withdrawal of support by the English and Welsh FAs reflects tension between national associations and Infantino following the scrapped investment plan.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the English FA withdrawing support for Infantino?
According to the BBC, the English FA is set to withdraw its support amid the fallout from Infantino's scrapped plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors.
Has any other football association already withdrawn support?
Yes. The Welsh FA has already withdrawn its support, and England is expected to follow, according to the BBC and Al Jazeera.
What was the plan that caused the fallout?
The dispute centres on Infantino's plan to sell stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors, which has since been scrapped, according to the sources.