Bild: German FA refuses to support Infantino's re-election; many members regret trust vote

According to Bild, the German Football Association has refused to support Infantino's re-election bid for FIFA president.

The German Football Association has run out of patience with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. German FA President Bernd Neuendorf began to distance himself from Infantino at the latest after American forward Balogun's red card suspension in the round of 16 match against Belgium was overturned. Previously, then-US President Donald Trump had called Infantino. The German FA confirmed this situation.

During the FIFA World Cup, Elxan Mammadov from Azerbaijan, FIFA's head of European affairs, visited 16 participating European football associations and lobbied for a pre-drafted letter of support. This letter was related to Infantino's plan to run for election at the FIFA Congress on March 18, 2027, in Rabat, Morocco. Neuendorf refused to sign, while some other associations did sign, and reportedly regretted it after the Balogun incident.

However, Infantino's re-election is almost a foregone conclusion. The continental football associations of Africa, Asia, and South America have already pledged their support for him.

The real risk comes from another direction: the International Olympic Committee. Infantino, as FIFA President, is also a member of the International Olympic Committee, and the British organization FairSquare has filed a complaint against him with the IOC. The organization accuses Infantino of violating the IOC's rules on political neutrality due to his close relationship with Trump. Infantino had presented Trump with the so-called FIFA Peace Prize. Infantino also joined Trump's newly formed Peace Committee, an institution that most European leaders do not recognize. IOC President Kirsty Coventry has indicated that Infantino's related incidents will be addressed.

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Puzbdlsy

Today 00:21

Infantino is more fraudulent than Sep blatter

Rmulbah1992 1 👍

Yesterday 23:49

Infantino needs to go before it becomes too late.

Widbiltz

Yesterday 23:39

Donald Trump has stained Infantino's reputation.

Brilliantmann

Yesterday 23:37

he's a clown

vobbkmpy

Yesterday 23:31

Football will cause another conflict btn countries if they failed to manage well

mehbclpy

If Gianni Infantin overturned the red card because of political pressure or external influence, it would represent one of the most damaging blows to the integrity and credibility of world football. In fact, he has made himself look like a real clown and laughing stock. Rules must apy equally to every player, every team and every nation. The moment decision appear to favour the powerful, the principles of fairness, independence and sporting justice are undermined. A leader who compromises these values, risks losing the respect and trust of players, fans and the global football community. Football deserves leadership built on integrity, courage and principle - not on political convenience. A Fifa president who cannot stand firm on principle, fairness and integrity undermines not only his own credibility but also the reputation of Fifa.

resabekpst

Yesterday 23:11

He has Americanised this World Cup, 2 water breaks even in air conditioned stadiums. A 30 minute half time break for the final. It’s like American football. He even rescinded Baligan’s red. He is a disgrace to football. Kick him out.

Yesterday 23:07

Infantino is a joke! He has made this World Cup Americanised by having a 30 minute half time break for the final. 2 water breaks per game, like American football playing quarterly. He himself allowed Balogan red card to be rescinded. He wants 64 teams in the 2030 World Cup, players welfare is not given any consideration at all. Usually teams play 7 games to win it now 8. He should be ashamed of himself for his open love of Messi. He is a disgrace to football.!!!!