NZ Football withdraws support FIFA President
- 5 minutes ago
- 1 min read
New Zealand Football has formally withdrawn its support for the candidature of Gianni Infantino as Fifa president at the 2027 Fifa Congress.
The under fire Fifa president is seeking re-election next year after proposing carving off the commercial rights to the World Cup and selling 20 percent to private investors to raise about US$7.2 billion (NZ$12.3b) before a U-turn following the furore.
A statement released by New Zealand Football (NZF) said it was also seeking an independent review of the steps undertaken to develop the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) scheme.
"After careful consideration, NZF has formed the view that decisions and actions within Fifa have contributed to a breakdown in trust and increased division within international football, and that an independent review is required to restore confidence and trust," the statement read.
"NZF believes this point in time represents an opportunity for all Fifa member associations to advocate for stronger governance, accountability and transparency which are fundamental in maintaining confidence of the administration of the global game."
