UEFA Meeting: Greek FA President Speaks Out Against Infantino | ZO1T

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Greek Football Federation president Makis Gagatsis said the association has withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, citing disagreements over developments surrounding the World Cup and a proposed programme involving the sale of World Cup rights. Speaking in Thessaloniki ahead of a UEFA Executive Committee meeting, Gagatsis said the Greek FA had taken a clear position against Infantino's candidacy. Former Germany national team technical director Oliver Bierhoff also commented on FIFA's proposed Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan, saying football's commercial development should not come at the expense of the wider football community. The comments came as UEFA officials and former football stars gathered in Thessaloniki for a grassroots football event featuring UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin, Gagatsis, Bierhoff and former Croatia international Aljosa Asanovic. Infantino is planning to seek re-election as FIFA president, while European football officials continue discu

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