Irish FA withdraws support for Infantino
The Irish Football Association says it is "time for change" at Fifa and they will not be voting for president Gianni Infantino's re-election next year.
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"The time has come for change."
— Gianni Infantino , Executive
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The Irish Football Association says it is "time for change" at Fifa and they will not be voting for president Gianni Infantino's re-election next year.
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