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- The Football Association of Wales has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's bid to be re-elected as FIFA president for the 2027-2031 term, becoming the first home nation to do so.
- The decision follows FIFA's abandonment of a proposal to raise up to $4.2 billion by selling about a 20% stake in a new entity managing commercial rights to the World Cup and other competitions.
- The plan was withdrawn after strong opposition, including a warning from UEFA that it could boycott FIFA competitions if it went ahead.
- The FAW said Infantino has lost its confidence over failures in governance, leadership and stakeholder management.
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