Wales on Monday became the first nation to publicly withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid over his failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
Infantino announced last week he was shelving the plan, which sparked a global outcry, but the Football Association of Wales said it would not back his candidature.
“The Football Association of Wales hereby confirms its withdrawal of support for the candidature of Mr Gianni Infantino, for re-election as FIFA president for the 2027–2031 term,” FAW said in a statement.