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Wales withdraws support for Infantino re-election bid

The Welsh football association says football must come first. The move concerns FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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Press conference discussing football leadership changes. Gotfryd, Bernard, photographer · Wikimedia Commons

The Welsh football association has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president. According to HBL, the association made the position public in a statement, marking a clear break from backing his next term.

In its statement, the association said failing to put football first is a failure it cannot accept. The wording signals growing criticism around the FIFA leadership race, although no further details were given.

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