FIFA President Gianni Infantino has shared statements from six countries expressing support for his re-election bid, following widespread criticism over the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal.
Support from Six Nations
Morocco, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka have all issued statements backing Infantino. Each statement was posted on Infantino's Instagram story, accompanied by the country's flag and a handshake emoji.
All six countries praised Infantino for withdrawing the FFE proposal, which would have sold shares in FIFA competitions to outside investors. Qatar's statement specifically commended the "wisdom" of the FIFA President.
Qatar and Morocco Praise Decision
Qatar's statement read: "We welcome FIFA President Gianni Infantino's decision to withdraw the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal in the interest of the global football community. While the proposal had merit, we applaud the wisdom behind prioritising unity among Member Associations. The Qatar Football Association fully supports President Infantino's efforts to continue growing and strengthening the game globally."
Morocco echoed similar sentiments, with a statement from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) President Fouzi Lekjaa, who said Infantino's decision was "wise" and prioritised unity among member associations.
Background and Criticism
The FFE proposal faced widespread opposition, with UEFA threatening to boycott FIFA competitions. England, Wales, and Serbia had previously called for a change in leadership. FIFA confirmed the plans would not go ahead, leaving Infantino's future uncertain ahead of the presidential election in spring 2027.
