The Scottish Football Association (SFA) withdraws its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino and says it will not vote for his re-election. SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell tells BBC Sport that the association has lost confidence in Infantino.
Several outlets link the decision to a controversy over FIFA’s proposed plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors. RTE reports the SFA cites a lack of transparency around the process, including the sell-off plan. Vanguard similarly points to Infantino’s failed attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup, framing it as a key factor behind the SFA’s loss of confidence.
While the reporting agrees on the SFA’s move and the general dispute, they differ slightly in emphasis: BBC focuses on the SFA’s withdrawal of confidence and voting stance, RTE highlights transparency concerns about the investment plan, and Vanguard underscores the failed attempt to sell stakes. The SFA’s public position reflects broader scrutiny of FIFA’s leadership and the handling of commercial arrangements linked to World Cup events.
