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Northern Irish Football Association Withdraws Support for Infantino

The Northern Irish Football Association has announced it will not vote for Gianni Infantino to be re-elected as FIFA president next year, citing concerns about his leadership.

The Northern Irish Football Association's board made the decision on Tuesday, stating that Infantino's controversial plans to involve private investors in World Cup finances raise "fundamental questions" about his strategy and governance. "The time has come for change," the association added. newsindata.com

The move follows similar decisions by football associations in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. UEFA has also strongly criticized Infantino, and has support from the Asian Football Confederation and Concacaf. Norway's football association declared no confidence in Infantino in August, while Denmark has also called for his resignation.