England set to follow Wales in withdrawing support for Infantino re-election

Aug 3 : England's Football Association will join Wales in withdrawing support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday, as the backlash against his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup intensified.FIFA's plan to unlock up to $4.2 billion from private investors by selling a roughly 20 per cent stake in a new entity overseeing competitions including the World Cup ended in retreat on Friday after fierce resistance from stakeholders.With the idea abandoned, attention has now turned to the potential repercussions for Infantino, whose bid for another term as FIFA president from 2027 to 2031 faces increased scrutiny following the failed initiative.Earlier, Wales became the first national federation to formally withdraw its sup