politics
Oceania declares support for Infantino in boost for Fifa president but New Zealand breaks ranks
OFC's 11 votes could prove crucial in Fifa election
TL;DR
- The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has publicly supported Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
- This support comes despite calls for Infantino's resignation from Uefa, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation.
- New Zealand, the OFC's largest member, has broken ranks by withdrawing its support for Infantino and demanding an independent review.
- The OFC's backing, along with that of the Confederation of African Football and Conmebol, highlights a divide between larger and smaller football nations.
- New Zealand Football cited a breakdown in trust and increased division within international football as reasons for its stance.