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The FAI withdraw support for Infantino with strong statement

Published 10:00 13 Aug 2026 BST

Updated 10:02 13 Aug 2026 BST

Colman Stanley
The FAI withdraw support for Infantino with strong statement

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The Football Association of Ireland have withdrawn its supports for the FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election.

The FAI sent a letter of support earlier in the year, but following a meeting they have decided to rescined it, and have written to FIFA explaining their decision.

A strong statement from the FAI reads: "The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) confirms that it has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino to be re-elected as FIFA President.

"Following an FAI Board Meeting, the decision was taken to rescind the letter of support that the Association supplied earlier this year. It has since written to FIFA to explain its reasoning.

"The Association is grateful for the support that FIFA provides to Irish football, but recent events have raised significant concerns regarding governance, transparency and the lack of meaningful consultation.

"Considering the governance challenges that the FAI has had to overcome in recent years, the Association feels a particular obligation to advocate for and uphold best practice."

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