Italian FA withdraws support for FIFA President Infantino ahead of elections
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has formally withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The decision was announced in a statement by FIGC President Giovanni Malagò, citing concerns about recent initiatives promoted by Infantino and a commitment to collaborate with UEFA on football governance. This withdrawal comes as the FIFA Presidential elections are scheduled for March 2027, amid growing scrutiny over Infantino’s controversial plans to allow private investment in various competitions, including the World Cup. Several associations have already distanced themselves from Infantino in the lead-up to the elections.
- •The FIGC announced its decision on August 26, 2026.
- •Gianni Infantino's future as FIFA President is uncertain.
- •The FIGC aims to promote a sustainable football model.
- •More European associations have withdrawn support for Infantino recently.
- •FIFA Presidential elections are set for March 2027.
- 9:00 AMESPN Soccer — Italian FA withdraws support for Gianni Infantino
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Italy withdraws support for FIFA’s Gianni Infantino after World Cup sale controversy
- 2:18 PMYahoo Sports — Italian federation withdraws support for Infantino for FIFA election
- 1:37 PMYahoo Sports — Italy latest nation to pull support for Infantino's reelection as FIFA president
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Italian FA officially withdraws support for FIFA President Infantino
"The Italian soccer federation became the latest in a growing list of nations to withdraw its support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The FIGC issued a statement on Wednesday saying it would no longer back Infantino's bid for reelection in March because of “the recent initiatives promoted by the FIFA president concerning governance and the development of international competitions.” Infantino has come under increasing pressure to step down over his now-aborted plan to sell stakes in soccer’s biggest tournament, the World Cup, to private equity investors.
"The Italian football federation FIGC is withdrawing its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the upcoming elections, the body said in a statement on Wednesday. Amid growing opposition to the FIFA boss, FIGC said that it will no longer vote for Infantino in the elections in March 2027.
"The FIGC (Italian FA) has released a statement formally withdrawing its support of under-fire FIFA President Gianni Infantino: ‘We will continue to work alongside UEFA and the other European associa...
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External links- ESPN SoccerAug 27, 2026, 9:00 AMItalian FA withdraws support for Gianni Infantino
The Italian football federation became the latest in a growing list of nations to withdraw its support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 8:35 PMItaly withdraws support for FIFA’s Gianni Infantino after World Cup sale controversy
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has officially withdrawn its support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino after his highly controversial plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 2:18 PMItalian federation withdraws support for Infantino for FIFA election
The Italian football federation FIGC is withdrawing its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the upcoming elections, the body said in a statement on Wednesday. Amid growing opposition to the FIFA boss, FIGC said that it will no longer vote for Infantino in the elections in March 2027.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 1:37 PMItaly latest nation to pull support for Infantino's reelection as FIFA president
The Italian soccer federation became the latest in a growing list of nations to withdraw its support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The FIGC issued a statement on Wednesday saying it would no longer back Infantino's bid for reelection in March because of “the recent initiatives promoted by the FIFA president concerning governance and the development of international competitions.” Infantino has come under increasing pressure to step down over his now-aborted plan to sell stakes in soccer’s biggest tournament, the World Cup, to private equity investors.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 1:25 PMItalian FA officially withdraws support for FIFA President Infantino
The FIGC (Italian FA) has released a statement formally withdrawing its support of under-fire FIFA President Gianni Infantino: ‘We will continue to work alongside UEFA and the other European associa...
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