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New Zealand break with OFC to withdraw Infantino support

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The Oceania Football Confederation issued a statement supporting Fifa president Gianni Infantino following the World Cup sell-off plan controversy, becoming the last confederation to publicly back him. New Zealand, however, broke with its own regional confederation to withdraw support for Infantino, joining other nations and confederations in opposing the Fifa president. The OFC's 11 votes were seen as potentially crucial in the upcoming Fifa election, but New Zealand's split from the regional body's position highlighted divisions even among smaller football nations.

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OFC support as strategic asset
The Guardian emphasizes the importance of OFC's 11 votes in the Fifa election and frames their support as a significant boost for Infantino amid pressure from other confederations. The outlet treats their backing as material to the leadership contest.
The Guardian Business
New Zealand's defection from bloc
BBC Sport and Al Jazeera lead with New Zealand breaking ranks with its own confederation, framing the story as internal fracture within Oceania rather than broader Fifa politics. The emphasis is on the split within a regional body.
BBC Sport · Al Jazeera
Infantino under mounting pressure
Euronews and Al Jazeera characterize Infantino as embattled or divisive, with coverage highlighting the growing fault lines over his leadership across football's governing structures.
Euronews · Al Jazeera

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