More European countries withdraw support for Infantino as pressure intensifies

Wales and Serbia publicly confirmed that they had withdrawn their backing, following a lead taken by Finland last week.

More countries are, however, expected to withdraw their support for Gianni Infantino in what amounts to a vote of no confidence. Pic: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

European countries began turning their backs on Gianni Infantino as moves intensified across the globe to end his crisis-hit tenure as Fifa president.

The English Football Association was the highest-profile of several Uefa member associations to drop its support for Infantino’s proposed re-election next year. It will write to Fifa confirming it no longer endorses Infantino for a fourth term in charge after the intense controversy surrounding his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.