Italy Withdraws Support for Infantino, but Cannavaro Backs FIFA Chief Italy's decision to withdraw its support for Gianni Infantino in the upcoming FIFA presidential election is the latest development in a complex saga surrounding the embattled chief.
While some argue that Infantino's initiatives on player representation are genuine attempts to empower football's global stars, others contend that these efforts are merely cosmetic and fail to address deeper structural issues within the sport.
The Italian football federation (FIGC) has made it clear that its decision is based on concerns about Infantino's handling of international competitions.