Israel withdraws support for Infantino in FIFA election

Israel’s football president Moshe Zuares sent a letter to FIFA declaring the nation will not back Gianni Infantino in the March 2025 presidential vote. Zuares cites a deep trust crisis between UEFA and FIFA that forces all parties to reassess the future direction of world football.

The decision follows Kevin Lamour’s resignation as FIFA’s operational chief two weeks after publicly criticizing Infantino, and comes amid a growing split among national associations that either support or oppose the incumbent. Israel hopes the withdrawal will spark constructive dialogue and restore a shared vision for the sport. xsportfeed.quest