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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Matt Hughes and Nick Ames

Israel withdraws support for embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino

Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association, walks off stage after refusing a photo with IFA vice-president Basim Sheikh Suliman (left) that was set up by Gianni Infantino (centre)
Gianni Infantino (centre) tried to stage a photo between IFA vice-president Basim Sheikh Suliman (left) and Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association. Photograph: Jennifer Gauthier/Reuters

Gianni Infantino’s decision to sack his chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, after the Frenchman’s criticism of the World Cup sell-off plan has hardened some opposition to the Fifa president, with the efforts to force him out expected to intensify over the next few days.

On Tuesday Israel became the latest Fifa member to officially withdraw their support for Infantino’s re-election in a letter sent by the head of the Israel Football Association (IFA), Moshe Zuares.

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