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Scottish Football Association withdraws support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino

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Most outlets reported that the Scottish Football Association has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino, focusing on the decision's implications for his re-election bid. Dawn added context about Infantino’s failed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup and noted the broader reaction from European federations. Daily Times highlighted the loss of confidence in Infantino and the decision not to vote for his re-election, citing a statement from the SFA’s chief executive.

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  1. Scottish FA withdraws support for FIFA president Infantino

    The Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief executive Ian Maxwell has told BBC Sport. Infantino is under increasing pressure over his attempt, later abandoned, to create a new company to manage the commercial and ticketing rights of all Fifa […]

  2. Dawn 89% identical

    Scottish Football Association withdraws support for Infantino

    LONDON: The Scottish Football Association has withdrawn its support for embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his failed attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup. A host of European federations have already scrapped their backing of Infantino, including Eng­land, Ireland and Wales. And the Scottish FA on Monday became the latest to officially turn its back on Infantino, who hopes t...

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