The German Football Association (DFB) has declined to sign a letter of support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president, according to reports from the German newspaper Bild.
The refusal marks a significant setback for Infantino, who has been seeking to secure endorsements from Europe’s largest football nations ahead of the upcoming FIFA Congress.
The DFB’s stance suggests that internal divisions within European football are widening, potentially undermining the incumbent’s ability to rally the necessary backing for another term.
This development comes at a turbulent time for the DFB, which is already grappling with significant internal and external pressures.
The association recently demanded the resignation of national team coach Julian Nagelsmann following Germany’s early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Additionally, the DFB’s headquarters in Frankfurt were raided by police amid corruption investigations linked to the organization of Euro 2024.