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European Countries Withdraw Support for Infantino

The Football Association has withdrawn its endorsement for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president, with Wales and Serbia also joining Finland in withdrawing their backing.

European countries began turning their backs on Gianni Infantino as moves intensified across the globe to end his crisis-hit tenure as FIFA president. The FA will write to FIFA confirming it no longer endorses Infantino for a fourth term in charge. livefromquarantine.club

The withdrawals come amid intense controversy surrounding the FIFA president's failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. More European nations are expected to follow suit as pressure builds against Infantino ahead of next year's proposed re-election.