# Italy withdraws support for Infantino, while Cannavaro backs FIFA chief

https://mins.news/en/item/34226

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-27 10:05 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/27/italy-withdraws-support-for-infantino-but-cannavaro-backs-fifa-chief?traffic_source=rss

> Italy’s football federation has withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, citing his recent initiatives on the governance and development of international competitions, including an abandoned plan to attract private investment in FIFA tournaments. Former Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro and other ex-players have publicly backed Infantino as several European associations distance themselves from him.

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