The German Football Association has refused to sign a letter endorsing Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA President amid mounting scrutiny over the governing body’s recent leadership decisions.
In a major blow to FIFA’s leadership, the German Football Association (DFB) has refused to sign a joint letter backing Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA President, according to German outlet Bild.
The decision makes Germany one of the first heavyweight federations to officially withhold its endorsement ahead of the 2027 election, highlighting deep fractures.
DFB President Bernd Neuendorf’s move comes amid escalating criticism of FIFA’s governance and controversial decisions in recent weeks.
While other continental allies continue to rally behind the incumbent president, Germany’s bold refusal signals growing European resistance to Infantino’s unchallenged grip on power as we approach next year’s highly anticipated, high-stakes presidential election congress, where further footballing power struggles are now widely expected to unfold.
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