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Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino

Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino
BBC News Monday 17 August 2026, 12:43 UTC 1 min read
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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.

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.
Scottish FA (ORG) Fifa (ORG) Infantino The Scottish Football Association (ORG) Gianni Infantino (PERSON) Ian Maxwell (PERSON) BBC Sport (ORG)
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