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Scottish FA Withdraws Support for Fifa President Gianni Infantino
The Scottish Football Association has declared its lack of confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not support his re-election as Fifa president, according to chief executive Ian Maxwell.
The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has announced its decision to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino in his bid for re-election as president of Fifa. This announcement was made by chief executive Ian Maxwell, who indicated that the SFA's position has been influenced by recent developments within Uefa.
Maxwell stated that the SFA’s stance has been clear since Uefa collectively opposed the proposed sell-off plan for the World Cup. The prompt for the SFA’s decision appears closely tied to the sentiments expressed by Uefa regarding governance and the structure of international football.
The shift in support reflects a broader dissatisfaction within segments of football governance and underlines the implications of Uefa's decisions on member associations. The SFA's withdrawal marks a significant stance in the ongoing discourse surrounding Fifa leadership.