Romania: Romanian Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA head (…)

August 28, 2026

Romanian Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA head Gianni Infantino
Aug 28, 2026

Romanian Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA head Gianni Infantino.

The Romanian Football Federation announced on Wednesday, August 26, that it will not support Gianni Infantino for a new term as FIFA president. (…)

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