Key facts
- The Football Association of Wales withdrew support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid.
- Criticism of Infantino intensified after his plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights failed.
- Infantino sought support from the Trump administration following the collapse of his commercial rights plan.
- UEFA is considering legal action and a vote of no confidence against Infantino.
The Football Association of Wales has withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, citing governance failures. This decision comes amid intensified criticism following the collapse of Infantino's plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. The proposal aimed to unlock up to $4.2 billion from private investors by selling approximately 20% of a new entity overseeing competitions, valued at $20 billion. The initiative retreated on Friday after facing fierce resistance from stakeholders. Infantino reportedly sought support from the Trump administration and scheduled talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the plan's failure left him feeling isolated. UEFA, Europe's governing body, is also considering legal action and a vote of no confidence against Infantino, which would require support from 43 of FIFA's 211 member associations or 19 of the 37 FIFA Council members.