Football Association of Ireland withdraws support for FIFA President Infantino re-election

Published Aug 13, 12:17 PM UTC

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has officially withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA President. Following a board meeting, the FAI retracted a letter of support submitted earlier this year and sent a letter to FIFA explaining its decision. While expressing gratitude for FIFA's support of Irish football, the FAI cited recent events that raised significant concerns regarding governance, transparency, and a lack of meaningful consultation. The FAI noted its own recent governance challenges as a reason for its particular obligation to uphold principles. The announcement was made on August 13 and reported by Hupu News.