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Italy Latest Nation to Pull Support for Infantino's Reelection as FIFA President
UEFA is expected to end its boycott threat after FIFA assured leaders the World Cup stake-sale plan will not return, as Italy withdrew support for Infantino.
- On Wednesday, The FIGC withdrew support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, citing governance concerns and recent initiatives affecting international competitions. FIGC President Giovanni Malag stated the federation now identifies with a model of 'dialogue, listening, and shared responsibility.'
- Infantino faces mounting pressure to step down following an aborted plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors, sparking significant backlash over governance proposals.
- Earlier this month, federations in England, Wales, and Ireland withdrew their support, while Norway and five other Nordic countries—Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, and the Faeroe Islands—stated they had 'lost confidence' in his leadership.
- European soccer body UEFA threatened a boycott of FIFA competitions after three continental confederations accused the FIFA President of 'deception,' while some of FIFA's 211 member federations, including Morocco, Qatar, and Lebanon, continue supporting him.
- Challengers have until a Nov 18 deadline to nominate for reelection next year in Morocco, though Infantino previously seemed assured of victory unopposed. Saudi Arabia, the 2034 host, has not publicly backed him despite close political ties.
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El FinancieroReposted by 
Periódico Correo
Periódico CorreoThe widespread criticisms and unpopularity of Gianni Infantino have to do with the way football has led as a corporation of savage capitalism.
·Mexico
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·Caracas, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
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Le Journal de Quebec
Le Journal de QuebecThe Italian football federation announced Wednesday "withdraw its support" to Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA.
·Montreal, Canada
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In office since 2016, Infantino is the only candidate declared in next year's elections and needs a simple majority of votes from the 211 federations affiliated with FIFA to extend his mandate
·Lisboa, Portugal
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