OFC Backs Infantino Amid New Zealand's Withdrawal
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has expressed its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, praising the advancements in football development in Oceania during his leadership. This support was reaffirmed following an OFC executive committee meeting in Fiji, where the OFC welcomed FIFA's decision to abandon the controversial Forward Enterprise investment plan.
In contrast, New Zealand Football, the largest member of the OFC and the only Oceania nation to participate in the recent World Cup, has formally withdrawn its support for Infantino. New Zealand Football cited a "breakdown in trust" and called for an independent review to restore confidence and transparency in the governance of the sport.
This divergence highlights growing divisions within world football as the presidential elections approach, with UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation criticizing Infantino, while the Confederation of African Football, CONMEBOL, and the OFC continue to support him.
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