Infantino Dealt Blow As FAI Withdraws Support For FIFA President

In a statement, the FAI said:

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.

Where the pressure on Infantino goes next

FIFA’s secretary general and members of the governing body’s management board have already apologised in the wake of the fallout. With the FAI now formally withdrawing its backing, the pressure on Infantino shows no sign of easing — and Irish football has made its view clear.