Italy withdraws support for Infantino while Cannavaro endorses FIFA chief

Italy’s football federation (FIGC) has retracted its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino following his unsuccessful attempt to attract private investment in the World Cup. The FIGC cited concerns over Infantino’s recent initiatives regarding the governance of international competitions. This decision aligns with similar actions by other European national associations. Despite the backlash, some former football stars, including Italy’s Fabio Cannavaro and Brazil’s Cafu, have publicly supported Infantino.

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