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Scottish FA withdraws support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino
The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has officially withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, announcing it will not vote for his re-election in March 2027. SFA Chief Executive Ian Maxwell stated the decision aligns with UEFA's position following a loss of confidence in FIFA's leadership.
The move follows intense scrutiny over Infantino's unsuccessful attempt to partially privatize the World Cup through the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE). The proposal, which aimed to sell a minority stake to private investors to raise billions, faced backlash from major confederations including UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF, who accused the leadership of a lack of transparency and engagement with member associations.
Scotland joins several other nations, including England, Wales, and Ireland, in withdrawing support. While Infantino currently remains the sole candidate for the 2027 election, the growing opposition from European and other international football bodies has placed his leadership under significant pressure.
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FIFA · Gianni Infantino · Ian Maxwell · Scottish Football Association · UEFA
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- [● 12 SOURCES] The loss of support follows a proposal to partially privatize the World Cup through the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE). maisfutebol.iol.pt · newscentraltv.com · xeudeportes.mx · www.dnoticias.pt · fdpradio.com · +7 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The FFE project aimed to raise up to $4.2 billion by selling up to a 20% minority stake to private investors. www.dnoticias.pt
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has officially withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino. maisfutebol.iol.pt · newscentraltv.com · xeudeportes.mx · www.dnoticias.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] Scotland joins England, Wales, Ireland, the Netherlands, Finland, Serbia, and Sweden in withdrawing support for Infantino. maisfutebol.iol.pt · newscentraltv.com · www.dnoticias.pt
- [● 4 SOURCES] The deadline for submitting candidacies for the FIFA presidency is November 18. maisfutebol.iol.pt · xeudeportes.mx · www.dnoticias.pt · fdpradio.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] The Scottish Football Association is aligned with UEFA's position regarding a loss of confidence in FIFA. maisfutebol.iol.pt · newscentraltv.com · xeudeportes.mx · www.dnoticias.pt · fdpradio.com · +7 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The FIFA presidential election is scheduled for March 18, 2027. maisfutebol.iol.pt · www.dnoticias.pt · www.tvn-2.com · jornaldebrasilia.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] The SFA cited failures in governance, transparency, and engagement with member associations as reasons for their decision. www.tvn-2.com · newscentraltv.com · jornaldebrasilia.com.br · thefrontierpost.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF confederations have called for Gianni Infantino's resignation. fdpradio.com · www.tvn-2.com · www.dnoticias.pt · www.abola.pt
- [● 12 SOURCES] The Scottish Football Association will not vote for Gianni Infantino in the 2027 re-election. fdpradio.com · www.tvn-2.com · maisfutebol.iol.pt · newscentraltv.com · xeudeportes.mx · +7 more