FIFA president Infantino faces mounting support withdrawal

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino lost additional backing as Israel withdrew support and a FIFA vice-president publicly withdrew endorsement by 19 August 2026. Multiple international federations and countries including Montenegro joined efforts to pressure his removal from office.

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Israel withdraws support for embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino

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Efforts to force Infantino out of his role expected to intensify in the coming days

FIFA vice-president withdraws support for Infantino after 'final straw'

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The pressure on embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino mounts as one of his vice-presidents and more international federations back away from him.

FIFA vice-president withdraws support for Infantino after 'final straw'

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FIFA vice-president withdraws support for Infantino after 'final straw'

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FIFA vice-president withdraws support for Infantino after 'final straw'

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