Wales takes stand against Infantino's governance proposals
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:29 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Laura McAllister, UEFA vice-president, expressed pride in Wales for being the first home nation to withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino. This decision follows Infantino's controversial proposal to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors, which faced heavy criticism and has since been abandoned. McAllister called for more nations to join Wales in making a stand against such governance practices. The statement comes as FIFA continues to navigate scrutiny regarding its leadership and decision-making processes.
- •Laura McAllister is the UEFA vice-president.
- •Wales first home nation to withdraw support for Infantino.
- •Infantino's proposal faced backlash and was scrapped.
- •McAllister urges global nations to also oppose the governance changes.
- 1:29 PMBBC Football — McAllister proud of Wales' stance against Infantino
"Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister proud that Wales were the first home nation to withdraw their backing for Gianni Infantino.
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