Swiss FA withdraws its support for Gianni Infantino’s candidacy

The Swiss Football Association believes it can no longer justify continuing its support for Gianni Infantino’s candidacy within Fifa. In a statement, it said the decision followed a comprehensive reassessment of developments in recent months. It said several incidents raised fundamental questions over leadership, governance, transparency and decision-making processes within Fifa. According to the Swiss Football Association, without convincing clarification, continuing its support for the candidacy could not be justified. Born in Switzerland, Infantino is seeking re-election in March, according to the reported information. The same information indicates that his plan to sell a stake in Fifa competitions, including the World Cup, revealed in July, was followed by growing opposition. This month, Infantino wrote to member associations that he was open to discussions on reform. The Swiss Football Association nevertheless considered that key questions about Fifa’s responsibilities and decision-making process remained unanswered. The matter also has a European dimension.