Israel’s football association withdraws a previously issued letter of support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, according to a letter sent by Israel Football Association (IFA) chairman Moshe Zuares to FIFA. The IFA informs FIFA that it is reversing its earlier stance amid growing challenges to Infantino’s leadership.
The Guardian reports that the IFA cites an “unprecedented crisis of confidence” in its decision, and calls for what it describes as “proper vision and direction for world football.” The report also says Infantino has faced intensified opposition as his actions and internal FIFA leadership changes—such as sacking his chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour—harden criticism among some officials. Other FIFA members have also taken steps to withdraw support ahead of Infantino’s re-election.
Across the two accounts, the key common point is that Israel’s IFA formally notifies FIFA of withdrawing support for Infantino, while details focus on the reasons for the move and how broader opposition is developing.
