Swiss Football Association Withdraws Support for Infantino
The federation cited unanswered questions over FIFA leadership, governance and transparency after Infantino’s proposal to sell tournament stakes to private investors drew backlash.
- The Swiss Football Association withdrew support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, reversing its June endorsement after an executive board meeting on Friday.
- Infantino caused uproar in July by proposing to sell stakes in FIFA competitions, including the World Cup and Club World Cup, to private investors through the FIFA Forward Enterprise initiative.
- SFV president Peter Knabel said the body expects FIFA's leadership to uphold high standards, stating, "From the SFV's perspective, various incidents raise fundamental questions regarding leadership, governance, transparency and decision-making processes within FIFA."
- Numerous European national associations have withdrawn their support for the incumbent, dealing a significant blow since Infantino, FIFA, and UEFA are all based in Switzerland.
- Despite Infantino writing to member associations this month to mend relations, the Swiss body remains unsatisfied with FIFA's decision-making process and unresolved governance questions.
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Swiss FA withdraws support for FIFA chief Infantino
Several leading European national associations have pulled their support for Infantino, after he caused uproar in July with proposals to create a commercial subsidiary to run FIFA's biggest events, such as the World Cup and Club World Cup. The SFV's decision carries weight as Infantino is Swiss, and both FIFA and European football's governing body UEFA are based in Switzerland. The SFV said its executive board met on Friday and "decided to withd…
The SWISS turned their backs on him.
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