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title: "European FAs withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino"
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published: "2026-08-04T19:25:23.131Z"
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# European FAs withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino

*Scottish Football Association urged to follow England and Wales in dropping endorsement ahead of March congress*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Only one outlet reported; key facts lack named sources or documents.
- Craft 55 of 100, higher is better. Quotes given but no right of reply to FIFA or SFA.
- Hype 50 of 100, lower is better. Headline uses loaded language without substantiation.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- England and Wales withdrew support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino after plans to sell minority stakes in FIFA Forward Enterprises, valued at $20bn, to private equity.
- Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Eternal was expected to acquire around 20% of FIFA Forward Enterprises, as reported by The Herald Scotland.
- The Scottish Football Association has not publicly withdrawn support for Infantino, despite calls from SNP MSP Jack Middleton to do so.
- Mike Mulraney, SFA president, chairs FIFA’s Finance Committee, as stated in The Herald Scotland’s report.

England and Wales withdrew their support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino in response to plans to sell minority stakes in FIFA Forward Enterprises, a company valued at $20bn. The entity was to retain majority control of FIFA’s commercial and operational rights, including the World Cup and Women’s World Cup, but private equity firms would acquire minority shares. Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Eternal was expected to purchase around 20% of the company, according to The Herald Scotland.

The withdrawals follow criticism of Infantino’s leadership, particularly over the proposed sale. Serbia and Finland also withdrew support, while South American football associations were considering similar action. The Scottish Football Association (SFA) had not publicly commented on its stance as of the report. Mike Mulraney, SFA president, serves as chair of FIFA’s Finance Committee.

SNP MSP Jack Middleton called on the SFA to withdraw its support for Infantino, describing him as a "clown" and accusing him of attempting to sell football’s commercial rights for personal gain. Middleton urged the SFA to "cut the dithering" and follow the example set by England and Wales, as reported by The Herald Scotland.

## What the coverage left out

No centre- or right-rated reports ran this story. The omission is a finding: the story was not covered by outlets outside the left-rated sample provided.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 80 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 55% (44)
- Centre: 30% (24)
- Right: 15% (12)

18 of 98 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-07T01:21:34.116Z.

**Coverage watch:** closed. Checked 146 times; 2 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-10T15:00:42.091Z. Watch closed 2026-08-10T15:00:42.091Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The Herald Scotland led on the pressure directed at the Scottish Football Association to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino. The report quoted SNP MSP Jack Middleton calling Infantino a "clown" and a "stain on the game", and urged the SFA to "cut the dithering". It named England, Wales, Serbia and Finland as having already withdrawn support, and noted that South American associations were considering doing the same.
- The report included the valuation of FIFA Forward Enterprises at $20bn and the expected 20% stake acquisition by Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Eternal. It also highlighted Mike Mulraney’s role as chair of FIFA’s Finance Committee, framing the SFA’s silence as a point of contention. The headline, "SFA told to 'stop dithering' and withdraw support for Gianni Infantino", reflected the emphasis on the SFA’s position.

### Centre

- The seven centre-rated outlets all reported that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney withdrew confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Six of the seven led on Carney’s statement, while one led on the English and Welsh football associations withdrawing support.
- All seven digests included that Infantino faced backlash over a proposal to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup, which was later abandoned. Six quoted Carney calling Infantino’s failure to consult advisers a "fatal" governance mistake. None mentioned other national football associations beyond England and Wales.
- The digests did not include Infantino’s response or FIFA’s official statement on the withdrawals. They also omitted details of the proposed commercial deal or the timeline of its abandonment.

### Right

- The four right-rated outlets all reported that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated he no longer had confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The digests led on Carney’s remarks, describing them as a response to Infantino’s abandoned plan to sell a stake in FIFA’s commercial operations.
- Three of the digests specified that Carney criticised Infantino’s failure to consult senior management before proposing the sale. Free Malaysia Today News quoted Carney directly, calling the omission "fatal" to Infantino’s leadership. The Washington Times and The Straits Times included the same criticism without direct quotation.
- None of the digests mentioned the English Football Association’s withdrawal of support as the lead detail. [your]NEWS was the only outlet to report it, placing it in the headline but not expanding on the FA’s reasoning beyond Infantino’s investment proposal.

**Settled coverage blindspot:** right. This finding was made after the coverage watch closed.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- mixed: 7
- high: 57
- unknown: 19
- veryHigh: 15

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [focus.de](https://focus.de/sport/fussball/bayern-trainer-kompany-sagt-lieber-nicht-was-er-ueber-infantino-denkt-obwohl-er-starke-meinung-hat_f53ed9db-4e80-4469-b31d-dd00278f418d.html) — Bayern-Trainer Kompany Prefers Not to Say What He Thinks About Infantino - Although He Has "Strong Opinions"
- [Canadian Affairs](https://canadianaffairs.news/2026/08/06/carney-says-has-no-confidence-in-fifas-infantino) — Carney says has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [Aristegui Noticias](https://aristeguinoticias.com/0608/mundo/mark-carney-primer-ministro-de-canada-asegura-ya-no-tener-confianza-en-infantino) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Claims No Longer to Have Confidence in Infantino
- [canadiansoccerdaily.com](https://canadiansoccerdaily.com/2026/08/06/canada-pm-mark-carney-doesnt-have-confidence-in-gianni-infantino-figo-demands-fifa-boss-resigns) — Canada PM Mark Carney: 'I don't have confidence in Gianni Infantino': UEFA reject FIFA boss apology
- [Dnevni list Danas](https://danas.rs/sport/mark-karni-premijer-kanada-djani-infantino-fifa) — Canadian Prime Minister Loses Confidence in Infantino: "Fatal Omission"
- [Aporrea](https://aporrea.org/contraloria/n421887.html) — Canadian Prime Minister Says He Has No Confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino
- [SOFOOT.com](https://sofoot.com/breves/mark-carney-premier-ministre-du-canada-confie-ne-plus-avoir-confiance-en-gianni-infantino-apres-lannonce-du-projet-de-vente-de-la-coupe-du-monde) — Another Ally of Infantino Returns His Jacket
- [Stirile Pro TV](https://stirileprotv.ro/stiri/sport/nu-am-incredere-in-el-premierul-canadei-l-a-criticat-dur-pe-gianni-infantino-dupa-controversele-de-la-fifa.html) — "I Don't Trust Him. Prime Minister of Canada Harshly Criticized Gianni Infantino, After the Controversy of FIFA
- [Khaosod English](https://khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/08/06/canadas-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifas-infantino) — Canada’s Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA’s Infantino
- [La Vanguardia](https://lavanguardia.com/deportes/20260806/11608818/mark-carney-dice-haber-perdido-confianza-infantino-plena-crisis-fifa.html) — Mark Carney Claims to Have Lost Confidence in Infantino in the Midst of FIFA Crisis
- [AlKhaleej Today](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/sport/5863778/Canada-PM-Carney-says-he-does-not-have-confidence-in-Fifa%E2%80%99s-Infantino.html) — Canada PM Carney says he does not have confidence in Fifa’s Infantino
- [union-bulletin.com](https://union-bulletin.com/news/world/canadas-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifas-infantino/article_1ff0dac6-94dc-5ec0-b2d7-59e704090d68.html) — Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [Yankton Press & Dakotan](https://yankton.net/national_sports/article_d1b56f0d-f346-5a3f-beb6-26237f42d92b.html) — Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [The EagleHerald](https://ehextra.com/sports/national/canadas-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifas-infantino/article_e52a928d-54d2-5236-8993-36c882558234.html) — Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [Santa Maria Times](https://santamariatimes.com/ap/sports/canadas-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifas-infantino/article_78b78a85-9724-50de-8d7f-f873065fd69b.html) — Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [Idaho State Journal](https://idahostatejournal.com/news/world/canadas-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifas-infantino/article_4359d701-a2e6-569f-a1b2-df654c05e87e.html) — Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/world/2026/08/canadas-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifas-infantino) — Canada’s Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA’s Infantino
- [The Hindu](https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/canada-pm-mark-carney-loses-confidence-fifa-president-gianni-infantino/article71311917.ece) — Canada PM Carney says he does not have confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [National Post](https://nationalpost.com/sports/soccer/mark-carney-gianni-infantino-fifa) — Carney says he no longer has confidence in Gianni Infantino's ability to run FIFA
- [The Province](https://theprovince.com/sports/as-mark-carney-joins-anti-gianni-infantino-chorus-canada-soccer-still-cautious) — As Carney joins anti-Infantino chorus, Canada Soccer still cautious
- [Vancouver Sun](https://vancouversun.com/sports/as-mark-carney-joins-anti-gianni-infantino-chorus-canada-soccer-still-cautious/wcm/67fe1aab-feb2-4ed8-8ab3-46885ffa9b6e) — As Carney joins anti-Infantino chorus, Canada Soccer still cautious
- [McAlester News-Capital](https://mcalesternews.com/region/gianni-infantino-gets-internal-support-at-crisis-meeting-to-remain-as-fifa-president/article_77b72ed8-62e8-518f-a4f6-5256d8e1757b.html) — Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
- [The Messenger](https://the-messenger.com/sports/national/article_9bf69de4-3f92-502e-a0ee-3cb605323f9f.html) — Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
- [WDSU](https://wdsu.com/article/fifa-backs-gianni-infantino-following-crisis-meeting/73360196) — FIFA Leadership Backs President Gianni Infantino Following Crisis Meeting in Morocco
- [WISN](https://wisn.com/article/fifa-backs-gianni-infantino-following-crisis-meeting/73360196) — FIFA Leadership Backs President Gianni Infantino Following Crisis Meeting in Morocco
- [KETV](https://ketv.com/article/fifa-backs-gianni-infantino-following-crisis-meeting/73360196) — FIFA Leadership Backs President Gianni Infantino Following Crisis Meeting in Morocco
- [KHBS](https://4029tv.com/article/fifa-backs-gianni-infantino-following-crisis-meeting/73360196) — FIFA Leadership Backs President Gianni Infantino Following Crisis Meeting in Morocco
- [MOR-TV](https://mor-tv.com/article/fifa-backs-gianni-infantino-following-crisis-meeting/73360196) — FIFA Leadership Backs President Gianni Infantino Following Crisis Meeting in Morocco
- [Koco News5](https://koco.com/article/fifa-backs-gianni-infantino-following-crisis-meeting/73360196) — FIFA Leadership Backs President Gianni Infantino Following Crisis Meeting in Morocco
- [WTAE](https://wtae.com/article/fifa-backs-gianni-infantino-following-crisis-meeting/73360196) — FIFA Leadership Backs President Gianni Infantino Following Crisis Meeting in Morocco
- [WVTM](https://wvtm13.com/article/fifa-backs-gianni-infantino-following-crisis-meeting/73360196) — FIFA Leadership Backs President Gianni Infantino Following Crisis Meeting in Morocco
- [KOAT](https://koat.com/article/fifa-backs-gianni-infantino-following-crisis-meeting/73360196) — FIFA Leadership Backs President Gianni Infantino Following Crisis Meeting in Morocco
- [KSBW](https://ksbw.com/article/fifa-backs-gianni-infantino-following-crisis-meeting/73360196) — FIFA Leadership Backs President Gianni Infantino Following Crisis Meeting in Morocco
- [WJCL](https://wjcl.com/article/fifa-backs-gianni-infantino-following-crisis-meeting/73360196) — FIFA Leadership Backs President Gianni Infantino Following Crisis Meeting in Morocco
- [Chek news](https://cheknews.ca/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-1340591) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [RPP](https://rpp.pe/futbol/futbol-mundial/gianni-infantino-junta-directiva-de-la-fifa-reafirmo-su-apoyo-al-presidente-tras-su-proyecto-fifa-forward-enterprise-noticia-1700305) — FIFA Board of Directors Reaffirmed Its Support for Gianni Infantino After His Failed FIFA Forward Enterprise Project
- [CBC News](https://cbc.ca/sports/soccer/worldcup/fifa-president-gianni-infantino-crisis-meeting-9.7297778) — Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
- [Radio-Canada](https://ici.radio-canada.ca/sports/2273730/fifa-erreurs-excuses-infantino-reunion-urgence) — FIFA Recognizes "Mistakes" and Apologizes
- [Bild](https://bild.de/sport/fussball/zukunft-von-gianni-infantino-fifa-verkuendet-ergebnis-von-krisensitzung-6a73c5ebcc46967c04cb0160) — Future of Gianni Infantino: Fifa Announces Outcome of Crisis Meeting
- [Haberler](https://haberler.com/spor/fifa-baskani-infantino-ozur-diledi-20121435-haberi) — Infantino Apologizes for Private Investment Plan.
- [El Comercio](https://elcomercio.pe/deporte-total/futbol-mundial/no-se-tolerara-ningun-ataque-la-direccion-de-la-fifa-pidio-disculpas-a-la-asociaciones-y-respaldo-a-infantino-noticia) — “No Attack Will Be Tolerated”: FIFA Leadership Apologized to the Associations and Supported Infantino
- [Le Monde](https://lemonde.fr/sport/article/2026/08/06/gianni-infantino-s-accroche-a-son-trone-a-la-fifa-apres-le-scandale-et-l-abandon-du-projet-d-ouverture-aux-investisseurs-prives_6739502_3242.html) — Gianni Infantino Clings to His Throne in FIFA After the Scandal and Abandonment of the Project of Opening up to Private Investors
- [France24](https://france24.com/fr/sports/20260805-fifa-reconnait-erreurs-presente-excuses-soutient-gianni-infantino-reunion-crise-maroc) — FIFA Acknowledges "Mistakes" and Offers "Apologies" but Supports Gianni Infantino
- [sportschau.de](https://sportschau.de/fussball/infantino-und-grafstroem-kriechen-gemeinsam-zu-kreuze,fifa-infantino-krisentreffen-grafstroem-100.html) — "Excuse Us Sincerely": Infantino and Grafström Crawl Together to Cross
- [oem.com.mx](https://oem.com.mx/elsoldemexico/mundo/carney-dice-haber-perdido-la-confianza-en-infantino-en-plena-crisis-de-la-fifa-31454043) — Carney Claims to Have Lost Confidence in Infantino in the Midst of FIFA Crisis - El Sol De México
- [SIC Notícias](https://sicnoticias.pt/desporto/futebol-internacional/2026-08-06-video-infantino-tem-condicoes-para-continuar-como-presidente-da-fifa--a6d9d74c) — Is Infantino in a Position to Continue as President of FIFA?
- [Helsingin Sanomat](https://hs.fi/urheilu/art-2000012186947.html) — Football | FIFA Leadership Apologizes for Mistakes Made – Full Support for Infantino's Continuation
- [flamboroughtoday.com](https://flamboroughtoday.com/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [StratfordToday.ca](https://stratfordtoday.ca/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [Oakville News](https://oakvillenews.org/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [burlingtontoday.com](https://burlingtontoday.com/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [Newmarket Today](https://newmarkettoday.ca/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [InnisfilToday.ca](https://innisfiltoday.ca/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [Coast Reporter](https://coastreporter.net/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632551) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [haltonhillstoday.ca](https://haltonhillstoday.ca/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [Barrie Today](https://barrietoday.com/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [Elora Fergus Today](https://elorafergustoday.com/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [Bowen Island Undercurrent](https://bowenislandundercurrent.com/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632551) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [Collingwood Today](https://collingwoodtoday.ca/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [Timmins Today](https://timminstoday.com/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [Radio France Internationale](https://rfi.fr/fr/sports/20260805-la-fifa-pr%C3%A9sente-des-excuses-apr%C3%A8s-son-projet-d-investissements-priv%C3%A9s-et-r%C3%A9affirme-son-soutien-%C3%A0-infantino) — Fifa Presents "Apologies" After Its Private Investment Project and Reaffirms Its Support for Infantino
- [Euronews](https://euronews.com/2026/08/06/infantino-to-remain-as-fifa-boss-following-crisis-meeting) — Infantino to remain as FIFA boss following crisis meeting
- [The Journal](https://thejournal.ie/gianni-infantino-emergency-meeting-7121880-Aug2026) — Fifa board issues apology for World Cup sell-off plan but say Infantino has their 'full support'
- [Zeit Online](https://zeit.de/sport/2026-08/fifa-krise-gianni-infantino-mattias-grafstroem-wm-rechte) — Weltfußballverband: Fifa-Spitze Pledges Infantino »Unneingeschränkte Unterstützung«
- [KRDO](https://krdo.com/news/2026/08/05/la-directiva-de-la-fifa-respalda-al-presidente-gianni-infantino-tras-la-reunion-de-crisis-en-marruecos) — FIFA's Board Backs President Gianni Infantino After Crisis Meeting in Morocco
- [KVIA](https://kvia.com/news/noticias/cnn-spanish/2026/08/05/la-directiva-de-la-fifa-respalda-al-presidente-gianni-infantino-tras-la-reunion-de-crisis-en-marruecos) — FIFA's Board Backs President Gianni Infantino After Crisis Meeting in Morocco
- [BioBioChile](https://biobiochile.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol-internacional/notas-futbol-internacional/2026/08/05/fifa-pide-disculpas-por-fallido-proyecto-ffe-y-advierte-que-no-tolerara-ataques-contra-su-integridad.shtml) — FIFA Apologizes for Failed FFE Project and Warns that It Will Not Tolerate Attacks on Its Integrity
- [La Nación, Grupo Nación](https://nacion.com/puro-deporte/la-fifa-ofrece-una-disculpa-pero-da-pleno-apoyo-a/WLRGMNQ7UNEJ3CQT7IHARBR53U/story) — FIFA Offers an Apology but Gives ‘Full Support’ to Infantino
- [Birmingham Mail](https://birminghammail.co.uk/sport/fifa-president-addresses-mistakes-world-34411981) — FIFA's Gianni Infantino apologises for 'mistakes' in World Cup sale plan
- [Máquina do Esporte](https://maquinadoesporte.com.br/futebol/gianni-infantino-recebe-apoio-de-dirigentes-da-fifa-apos-reuniao-de-crise) — Gianni Infantino Receives Support From Fifa Leaders After Crisis Meeting
- [Liverpool Echo](https://liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/fifa-president-infantino-apologises-over-34411979) — Gianni Infantino apology for World Cup sale plan amid FIFA resignation calls
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260806017900007) — Infantino on the Brink… 'Vote of No Confidence' Extends Beyond the Soccer World to North American Politics
- [Globo](https://oglobo.globo.com/esportes/noticia/2026/08/05/em-comunicado-infantino-pede-desculpas-por-plano-que-venderia-participacoes-da-copa-do-mundo-pela-fifa.ghtml) — In a Statement, Infantino Apologizes for a Plan that Would Sell World Cup Shares for Fifa
- [Noticias ao Minuto](https://noticiasaominuto.com/desporto/3032748/fifa-reforca-confianca-em-infantino-e-pede-desculpa-por-erros-cometidos) — FIFA Strengthens Confidence in Infantino and Apologizes for "Mistakes Committed"
- [Bleacherreport](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25462876-gianni-infantino-gets-internal-support-crisis-meeting-remain-fifa-president) — Gianni Infantino Gets Internal Support at Crisis Meeting to Remain as FIFA President
- [Morocco World News](https://moroccoworldnews.com/2026/08/333343/fifa-leadership-backs-infantino-after-emergency-meeting-in-rabat) — FIFA Leadership Backs Infantino After Emergency Meeting in Rabat
- [TVA Nouvelles](https://tvanouvelles.ca/2026/08/05/crise-a-la-fifa---je-nai-pas-confiance-en-monsieur-infantino--dit-mark-carney) — FIFA Crisis: "I Don't Trust Mr. Infantino," Says Mark Carney
- [Il Messaggero](https://ilmessaggero.it/sport/calcio/infantino_presidente_fifa_cosa_e_successo-9692508.html) — Gianni Infantino Remains President of the Fifa.
- [Airdrie City View](https://airdriecityview.com/national-sports/gianni-infantino-gets-internal-support-at-crisis-meeting-to-remain-as-fifa-president-12629820) — Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
- [eldeportivo.com.co](https://eldeportivo.com.co/futbol-internacional/fifa-presenta-una-disculpa-por-plan-fallido-privatizacion) — FIFA Presents "an Apology" for Failed Privatization Plan
- [Chronicle Online](https://chronicleonline.com/sports/soccer/gianni-infantino-gets-internal-support-at-crisis-meeting-to-remain-as-fifa-president/article_240ea0a2-758f-55cf-8df5-bd1f11b06ab3.html) — Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
- [The Sun Chronicle](https://thesunchronicle.com/sports/gianni-infantino-gets-internal-support-at-crisis-meeting-to-remain-as-fifa-president/article_fe8c2454-1498-5dff-ac18-7f815a5191e4.html) — Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
- [WFMZ](https://wfmz.com/news/ap/ap-spanish/infantino-recibe-apoyo-interno-en-reuni-n-por-crisis-para-seguir-como-presidente-de-la/article_94f7796f-8a88-5a7e-8b1d-c351225a6f00.html) — Infantino Receives Internal Support at Crisis Meeting to Continue as FIFA President
- [Manchester Evening News](https://manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gianni-infantino-issues-first-apology-34411973) — Infantino issues first apology for 'mistakes' in FIFA World Cup sale plan
- [Medicine Hat News](https://medicinehatnews.com/sports/national-sports/2026/08/05/fifa-says-gianni-infantino-given-support-after-crisis-meeting-with-top-staff) — FIFA says Gianni Infantino given support after 'crisis meeting' with top staff
- [L'ÉQUIPE](https://lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/La-fifa-presente-des-excuses-apres-la-polemique-sur-l-ouverture-de-la-coupe-du-monde-aux-investisseurs-prives-et-affirme-son-plein-soutien-a-gianni-infantino/1709204) — FIFA "Apologizes" After the Controversy over the Opening of the World Cup to Private Investors and Affirms Its "Full Support" to Gianni Infantino
- [El Paso Inc.](https://elpasoinc.com/news/ap_wire/fifa-says-gianni-infantino-given-support-after-crisis-meeting-with-top-staff/article_08b672ae-859c-5164-ac73-2f2b477e00dd.html) — FIFA says Gianni Infantino given support after 'crisis meeting' with top staff
- [Free Malaysia Today News](https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/08/06/fifa-issues-apology-over-failed-privatisation-plan-controversy) — Fifa issues apology over failed privatisation plan
- [Wales Online](https://walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gianni-infantino-apologises-mistakes-world-34411969) — Gianni Infantino apologises for 'mistakes' in FIFA World Cup sale plan
- [Tiroler Tageszeitung Online](https://tt.com/artikel/30939606/infantino-erhaelt-volle-unterstuetzung-von-fifa-fuehrungsteam) — Infantino Receives "Full Support" From FIFA Leadership Team
- [Cecil Daily](https://cecildaily.com/ap/nation/sports/gianni-infantino-gets-internal-support-at-crisis-meeting-to-remain-as-fifa-president/article_0afd9536-efe9-5355-b3ed-a062c231d37b.html) — Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
- [Joplin Globe](https://joplinglobe.com/region/national_sports/gianni-infantino-gets-internal-support-at-crisis-meeting-to-remain-as-fifa-president/article_c4a68974-96d5-5394-9190-a81483f3a393.html) — Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
- [GazetteXtra](https://gazettextra.com/apgstate/gianni-infantino-gets-internal-support-at-crisis-meeting-to-remain-as-fifa-president/article_aec0839f-eab6-57d4-8b65-4224da4086c6.html) — Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
- [Bozeman Daily Chronicle](https://bozemandailychronicle.com/wire/sports/gianni-infantino-gets-internal-support-at-crisis-meeting-to-remain-as-fifa-president/article_898ee4e9-31e8-56c9-b10f-907af8603c13.html) — Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/bulletin/sport/infantino-fifa-apology-boycott-support-b3028298.html) — Gianni Infantino makes admission in new statement over abandoned Fifa plans
- [USA Today](https://usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2026/08/05/mark-carney-criticizes-fifa-president-gianni-infantino/91189055007) — Canada PM Mark Carney joins criticism of FIFA president Gianni Infantino
- [Rzeczpospolita](https://sport.rp.pl/pilka-nozna/art44949461-gianni-infantino-przeprasza-za-bledy-ale-tez-ostrzega-nie-bedzie-tolerancji-dla-atakow) — Gianni Infantino Apologizes for Mistakes but Also Warns: "There Will Be No Tolerance for attacks."
- [Reforma](https://reforma.com/se-disculpa-fifa-por-el-plan-fallido-de-privatizacion/ar3253015) — FIFA Apologizes for Failed Privatization Plan
- [GB News](https://gbnews.com/sport/football/gianni-infantino-fifa-apology-president) — Gianni Infantino 'sincerely apologises for errors' made but will stay on as FIFA President
- [Western Morning News](https://westernmorning.news/2026/08/05/gianni-infantino-apologises-over-errors-after-world-cup-sale-plan-row) — Gianni Infantino apologises over ‘errors’ after World Cup sale plan row
- [NRK](https://nrk.no/sport/infantino-gir-seg-ikke-_-kom-ut-fra-krisemote-med-beklagelse-og-trussel-1.17980404) — Infantino Gir Seg Ikke – Kom Ut Fra Krisemøte Med Beklagelse Og Brusselsel
- [My Mother Lode](https://mymotherlode.com/sports/soccer-general-news/11045775/canadas-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifas-infantino.html) — Canada’s Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA’s Infantino
- [BBC News](https://bbc.com/sport/football/articles/clyq3el5gkqo) — Gianni Infantino says sorry but remains as Fifa president after executive meeting
- [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [CambridgeToday.ca](https://cambridgetoday.ca/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [Airdrie City View](https://airdriecityview.com/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [Loonie Politics](https://looniepolitics.com/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [Daily Mirror](https://mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/gianni-infantino-fifa-world-cup-37519107) — Gianni Infantino issues apology for botched World Cup plot after crisis meeting
- [ESPN](https://espn.com/espn/story/_/id/49540216/canada-pm-carney-no-confidence-fifa-infantino) — Canada PM: Infantino made 'fatal' call with WC
- [TRT World](https://trtworld.com/article/e4464ac868a2) — Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA chief Infantino
- [CBC News](https://cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-fifa-president-9.7297433) — 'I don't have confidence' in FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Carney says
- [ouest-france.fr](https://ouest-france.fr/sport/football/fifa/polemique-a-la-fifa-le-premier-ministre-canadien-mark-carney-na-aucune-confiance-en-gianni-infantino-40ec939a-910c-11f1-9add-57c399f24235) — Poemic at FIFA. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Has "No Confidence" in Gianni Infantino
- [Free Malaysia Today News](https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/06/canada-pm-carney-says-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-s-infantino) — Canada PM Carney says has no confidence in Fifa’s Infantino
- [Castanet](https://castanet.net/news/Canada/627121/Prime-Minister-Carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-FIFA-president-Infantino) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [EL NACIONAL](https://elnacional.com/2026/08/primer-ministro-de-canada-se-distancia-de-la-fifa-no-confio-en-infantino) — Canada's Prime Minister Distances Himself From FIFA: "I Don't Trust Infantino"
- [Orillia Matters](https://orilliamatters.com/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [Battlefords NOW](https://battlefordsnow.com/2026/08/05/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-2) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [Sudbury](https://sudbury.com/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [The NOTL Local](https://notllocal.com/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [Medicine Hat News](https://medicinehatnews.com/sports/national-sports/2026/08/05/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [Bradford Today](https://bradfordtoday.ca/world-news/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-12632545) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [meadowlakeNOW](https://meadowlakenow.com/2026/08/05/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino-2) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [City News](https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/08/05/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/sports/soccer/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino/article_6bf8e478-c3a8-5095-90b8-349df641dca5.html) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/sport/football/canada-pm-carney-says-he-does-not-have-confidence-in-fifas-infantino) — Canada PM Carney says he does not have confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [Newsday](https://newsday.com/news/nation/carney-fifa-infantino-world-cup-soccer-k91373) — Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/gianni-infantino-mark-carney-fifa-canada-andy-burnham-b3028263.html) — Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/carney-fifa-infantino-world-cup-soccer-cb538d650858a787b805c0b0326b3df6) — Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/gianni-infantino-mark-carney-fifa-canada-andy-burnham-b3028263.html) — Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [Enid News & Eagle](https://enidnews.com/region/canadas-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifas-infantino/article_b93900c2-31e8-59d4-a81f-d645ba835f5f.html) — Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/aug/5/canadas-carney-says-no-confidence-fifas-infantino) — Canada’s Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA’s Infantino
- [abc News](https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/canadas-carney-confidence-fifas-infantino-135403074) — Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [Cecil Daily](https://cecildaily.com/ap/world/canadas-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifas-infantino/article_87c16f45-6938-5169-b0d5-7bc0e280cc81.html) — Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [The Messenger](https://the-messenger.com/news/world/article_d09d4a6f-da9f-59ae-a6f1-84cad209b4d2.html) — Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [Bozeman Daily Chronicle](https://bozemandailychronicle.com/wire/sports/canadas-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifas-infantino/article_1d6fe997-0dad-5654-9456-8722bd84eae5.html) — Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [Global News](https://globalnews.ca/news/12010541/carney-fifa-infantino-confidence) — Carney joins criticism of Infantino as FIFA leader after sell-off plan - National
- [Punch Newspapers](https://punchng.com/infantino-should-quit-as-fifa-president-says-canadian-prime-minister) — Infantino should quit as FIFA president, says Canadian prime minister
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/sports/soccer/canada-pm-carney-says-he-does-not-have-confidence-fifas-infantino-2026-08-05) — Canada PM Carney says he does not have confidence in Fifa's Infantino
- [Vanguard News](https://vanguardngr.com/2026/08/canada-pm-carney-says-has-no-confidence-in-fifas-infantino) — Canada PM Carney says has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [destentor.nl](https://destentor.nl/voetbal/live-britse-krant-infantino-biedt-marokko-wk-finale-aan-in-ruil-voor-steun-premier-canada-verliest-vertrouwen-in-fifa-baas~a2544497) — British Newspaper: ‘Infantino Offers Morocco World Cup Final in Exchange for Support’, Canadian Prime Minister Loses Confidence in FIFA Boss
- [Algemeen Dagblad](https://ad.nl/voetbal/britse-krant-infantino-biedt-marokko-wk-finale-aan-in-ruil-voor-steun-premier-canada-verliest-vertrouwen-in-fifa-baas~a2544497) — British Newspaper: ‘Infantino Offers Morocco World Cup Final in Exchange for Support’, Canadian Prime Minister Loses Confidence in FIFA Boss
- [De Telegraaf](https://telegraaf.nl/sport/voetbal/live-wk-plannen-premier-canada-heeft-geen-vertrouwen-meer-in-fifa-baas-gianni-infantino/159385511.html) — LIVE World Cup Plans | Canadian Prime Minister No Longer Trusts FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino
- [Radio-Canada](https://ici.radio-canada.ca/sports/2273651/soccer-mark-carney-aucune-confiance-gianni-infantino-fifa) — Mark Carney Has "No Trust" in Gianni Infantino
- [Politiken](https://politiken.dk/sport/fodbold/art10937696/For-f%C3%A5-uger-siden-var-hans-land-v%C3%A6rt-for-VM.-Nu-har-han-mistet-tilliden-til-Fifa-bossen) — A Few Weeks Ago His Country Hosted the World Cup. Now He Has Lost
- [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/2147330/o-prothypoyrgos-toy-kanada-dilonei-oti-den-echei-empistosyni-ston-infantino) — Canadian Prime Minister Says He Doesn't Trust Infantino
- [Le Figaro](https://lefigaro.fr/sports/football/crise-a-la-fifa-je-n-ai-aucune-confiance-en-lui-le-premier-ministre-canadien-mark-carney-tacle-infantino-20260805) — Fifa Crisis: "I Have No Confidence in Him," Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Table Infantino
- [24 heures](https://24heures.ca/2026/08/05/crise-a-la-fifa---je-nai-pas-confiance-en-monsieur-infantino--dit-mark-carney) — FIFA Crisis: "I Don't Trust Mr. Infantino," Says Mark Carney
- [Le Journal de Montreal](https://journaldemontreal.com/2026/08/05/crise-a-la-fifa---je-nai-pas-confiance-en-monsieur-infantino--dit-mark-carney) — FIFA Crisis: "I Don't Trust Mr. Infantino," Says Mark Carney
- [Le Journal de Quebec](https://journaldequebec.com/2026/08/05/crise-a-la-fifa---je-nai-pas-confiance-en-monsieur-infantino--dit-mark-carney) — FIFA Crisis: "I Don't Trust Mr. Infantino," Says Mark Carney
- [The Globe & Mail](https://theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/article-carney-says-he-does-not-have-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino) — Carney says he does not have confidence in Infantino, endorses Canadian for FIFA president
- [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/08/05/canada-pm-carney-says-he-does-not-have-confidence-in-fifas-infantino) — Canada PM Carney says he does not have confidence in Fifa’s Infantino
- [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/esportes/futebol/futebol-internacional/fifa-admite-erros-em-tentativa-de-venda-das-acoes-e-pede-desculpas) — Fifa Admits Errors in Trying to Sell Shares and Apologizes
- [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca/video/2026/08/05/i-dont-have-confidence-in-mr-infantino-after-this-point-pm-on-fifa-sponsorship-scandal) — ‘I don’t have confidence in Mr. Infantino after this point’: PM on FIFA sponsorship scandal
- [NBC Dallas-Fort Worth](https://nbcdfw.com/news/sports/soccer/infantino-internal-support-crisis-meeting-fifa/4058958) — Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain FIFA president
- [oem.com.mx](https://oem.com.mx/elsoldemexico/mundo/la-fifa-admite-errores-en-su-propuesta-de-privatizar-el-mundial-y-no-tolerara-mas-ataques-31449187) — FIFA Admits Errors in Its Proposal to Privatize the World Cup and Will Not Tolerate Any More Attacks - El Sol De México
- [dailyguardian.ca](https://dailyguardian.ca/carney-joins-criticism-of-infantino-as-fifa-leader-after-sell-off-plan) — Carney joins criticism of Infantino as FIFA leader after sell-off plan
- [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/ontario/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino/article_066a4079-3f58-5784-857b-146ad7fd7f84.html) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [Durango Herald](https://durangoherald.com/articles/associated-press/fifa-says-gianni-infantino-given-support-after-crisis-meeting-with-top-staff) — Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
- [El Economista](https://eleconomista.com.mx/deportes/primer-ministro-canada-mark-carney-afirma-perdio-confianza-infantino-20260805-826817.html) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Claims He Lost Confidence in Infantino
- [NBC Chicago](https://nbcchicago.com/news/sports/soccer/canada-prime-minister-no-confidence-fifa-infantino/3971077) — Canada's prime minister says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [NBC Dallas-Fort Worth](https://nbcdfw.com/news/sports/soccer/canada-prime-minister-no-confidence-fifa-infantino/4058903) — Canada's prime minister says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [emisorasunidas.com](https://emisorasunidas.com/deportes/2026/08/05/fifa-admite-errores-en-su-propuesta-de-privatizar-el-mundial) — FIFA Admits Errors in Its Proposal to Privatize the World Cup
- [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/08/05/prime-minister-carney-says-he-has-no-confidence-in-fifa-president-infantino) — Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
- [La Presse](https://lapresse.ca/sports/soccer/2026-08-05/carney-declare-n-avoir-aucune-confiance-envers-le-president-de-la-fifa.php) — Carney Says He Has "No Confidence" in FIFA President
- [NBC LA](https://nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/soccer/canada-prime-minister-no-confidence-fifa-infantino/3926040) — Canada's prime minister says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
- [watson](https://watson.ch/sport/fifa/771225028-praesidentenwahl-bei-der-fifa-wer-fuer-und-wer-gegen-infantino-ist) — Pro or Contra Infantino? These Countries Have Decided
- [Breaking News](https://breakingnews.ie/ireland/fai-silent-on-gianni-infantino-as-english-and-welsh-fas-withdraw-support-1936256.html) — FAI silent on Gianni Infantino as English and Welsh FAs withdraw support
- [RollingStone](https://es.rollingstone.com/peligra-la-reeleccion-de-gianni-infantino-como-presidente-de-la-fifa) — Does the Re-Election of Gianni Infantino as President of FIFA Undermine?
- [The Herald Scotland](https://heraldscotland.com/news/26437198.sfa-told-stop-dithering-gianni-infantino) — SFA told to 'stop dithering' and withdraw support for Gianni Infantino
- [The National](https://thenational.scot/news/26437149.scottish-fa-urged-withdraw-support-gianni-infantino) — Scottish FA urged to 'stop dithering' and withdraw support for 'clown' Infantino
- [[your]NEWS](https://yournews.com/2026/08/03/7140947/english-fa-to-withdraw-support-for-gianni-infantinos-re-election) — English FA to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election
- [Daily Cannon](https://dailycannon.com/2026/08/fa-decision-infantino-fifa) — Welsh & English FAs turn on FIFA president Infantino
- [elCanciller](https://elcanciller.com/deportes/escandalo-en-la-fifa--las-federaciones-de-inglaterra-y-gales-retiraron-su-apoyo-a-infantino-y-crece-la-presion_a6a709c85f70b1452c2deb8c2) — FIFA Scandal: Federations in England and Wales Withdraw Their Support for Infantino and Pressure Grows
- [emisorasunidas.com](https://emisorasunidas.com/deportes/2026/08/03/las-federaciones-comienzan-a-retirarle-su-respaldo-a-infantino) — Federations Begin to Withdraw Their Support for Infantino
- [NationNews](https://nationnews.com/2026/08/03/english-fa-to-withdraw-support-of-infantino) — English FA to withdraw support of Infantino
- [López-Dóriga Digital](https://lopezdoriga.com/deportes/gales-primera-federacion-retirar-apoyo-infantino) — Wales, the First Federation to Withdraw Its Support for Infantino
- [Sueddeutsche Zeitung](https://sueddeutsche.de/sport/fifa-infantino-rueckschlag-verbaende-europa-uefa-li.3525858) — Fifa President Gianni Infantino: European Associations Withdraw Letters of Support
- [KahawaTungu](https://kahawatungu.com/fa-set-to-withdraw-support-for-fifa-president-infantino) — FA set to withdraw support for Fifa president Infantino
- [Football (soccer) greatest goals and highlights | 101 Great Goals…](https://101greatgoals.com/football/world-cup-news/fa-withdraw-support-fifa-president-infantino) — FA withdraw support for FIFA President Infantino as pressure builds
- [UOL](https://uol.com.br/esporte/ultimas-noticias/agencia/2026/08/03/inglaterra-e-pais-de-gales-retiram-o-apoio-a-reeleicao-de-infantino-na-fifa.htm) — England and Wales Withdraw Support for the Re-Election of Infantino in Fifa
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/sports/soccer/wales-withdraws-support-infantino-re-electionafter-fifa-stake-plan-collapses-2026-08-03) — England set to follow Wales in withdrawing support for Infantino re-election

## Questions

**Why did England and Wales withdraw support for Gianni Infantino?**

England and Wales withdrew support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino over plans to sell minority stakes in FIFA Forward Enterprises, valued at $20bn, to private equity firms. The move followed criticism of Infantino’s leadership and the proposed sale’s implications for football governance, as reported by The Herald Scotland.

**What is FIFA Forward Enterprises?**

FIFA Forward Enterprises is a company valued at $20bn, created to manage FIFA’s commercial and operational rights, including the World Cup and Women’s World Cup. Minority stakes were to be sold to private equity, with Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Eternal expected to acquire around 20%, according to The Herald Scotland.

**Has the Scottish Football Association withdrawn support for Infantino?**

As of the report in The Herald Scotland, the Scottish Football Association had not publicly withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino. Its president, Mike Mulraney, chairs FIFA’s Finance Committee, and the SFA’s silence was criticised by SNP MSP Jack Middleton.

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