TIRANA, Aug. 6 /ATA/ – The Albanian Football Association has officially withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s candidacy for another four-year term as president of FIFA, informing the world football governing body of its decision in a letter addressed to FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström.
The letter, signed by Association’s President Armand Duka, said the decision followed further internal consultations and a careful review of recent developments in international football governance.
“Following additional internal consultations and a careful consideration of the situation, the Albanian Football Federation has decided to revoke its previously endorsement for the forthcoming FIFA presidential election,” the Association said.
The move comes amid ongoing discussions within European football circles regarding FIFA’s governance processes and follows positions expressed by several European football associations on the issue.
The Albanian Football Association said it remains committed to close cooperation with UEFA and its international partners, stressing its support for football governance based on transparency, integrity and the long-term interests of the sport.
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