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Israel withdraws support for embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino

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Israel withdraws support for embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino

IFA points to ‘unprecedented crisis of confidence’ ‘Proper vision and direction for world football’ required Gianni Infantino’s decision to sack his chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, after the Frenchman’s criticism of the World Cup sell-off plan has hardened some opposition to the Fifa president, with the efforts to force him out expected to intensify over the next few days.

On Tuesday Israel became the latest Fifa member to officially withdraw their support for Infantino’s re-election in a letter sent by the head of the Israel Football Association (IFA), Moshe Zuares.

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