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Northern Ireland Withdraws Support for Infantino

Northern Ireland Football Association has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president following controversy over plans to involve private investors in World Cups.

The Northern Ireland Football Association's board decided not to vote for Infantino's re-election next year, citing "fundamental questions" about his strategy, governance and asset management. The association stated that "the time is ripe for change" regarding the FIFA president.

Infantino faces growing opposition after his controversial plans to sell parts of FIFA's assets to a private equity firm without consultation. England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Norway, and Denmark have previously withdrawn their support, while UEFA strongly opposes the Swiss official and may initiate a no-confidence vote. mwafrika.life