​FIFA President Gianni Infantino has officially lost the support of the Italian Football Federation -Credit:Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesFIFA President Gianni Infantino’s shrinking support base has lost another member, with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) declaring that it has lost faith in the embattled boss ahead of the upcoming election in March 2027.In a statement released on Wednesday, the FIGC joined the likes of England, Germany, and the Netherlands to officially pull its support for Infantino’s reelection. This follows his highly controversial plans to sell off stakes in tournaments such as the World Cup, along with various other controversies including his awarding of the Peace Prize to U.S. President Trump, and Iran’s treatment during this summer’s tournament.Infantino’s leaked sale plan, eventually named the FIFA Forward Enterprise, was the straw that broke the camel’s back, prompting governing bodies such as UEFA, CONCACAF, and the AFC to immediately criticize the organization, the plans, and the President.Wayne Rooney urges Man United to sign Arsenal star and sends Marcus Rashford warningFurious Cristiano Ronaldo subbed off early as Ange Postecoglou’s Al-Nassr secure comeback winFIGC President Giovanni Malagò said, ‘We will continue to work alongside UEFA and other European federations to promote a vision of football based on merit, solidarity, sustainability, and the centrality of fans’ -Credit:Domenico Cippitelli/NurPhotoDespite Infantino’s apology and FIFA’s decision to dump the plans, the damage has already been done, and the chances of his reelection appear to be dimming.“The Italian Football Federation has decided to withdraw its support for Gianni Infantino’s candidacy for the FIFA presidential election scheduled for March 2027,” the FIGC said.“This decision is intended to clearly and transparently express the FIGC’s position, in full agreement with UEFA and its president, Aleksander Čeferin, regarding the recent initiatives promoted by the FIFA President regarding the governance and development of international competitions.“‘We will continue to work alongside UEFA and other European federations to promote a vision of football based on merit, solidarity, sustainability, and the centrality of fans,’ declared FIGC President Giovanni Malagò. “‘We recognize ourselves in a model of dialogue, listening, and shared responsibility that has thus far allowed football to grow, innovate, and simultaneously defend its founding principles.’”To listen to the latest episode of ‘All Out Soccer’ – CLICK HEREThis statement comes mere days after the six Nordic football associations released a joint statement, expressing that they “have lost confidence in FIFA’s president and are concerned about the organization’s governance and decision-making at the highest level.” As of Wednesday, a minimum of 22 nations have pulled their support for Infantino, as per Men In Blazers.Infantino’s support within FIFA a