Opponents of Fifa president Gianni Infantino are threatening "non co-operation" with the governing body unless he steps down, according to senior Uefa sources. The dissent follows Infantino's scrapped plans to sell stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors, which has intensified fallout within the football community.

Some involved in the rebellion have vowed "there is no going back" while Infantino remains in office. Although details of the proposed disruption remain unclear, one senior figure indicated they would "certainly expect" a refusal to participate in Fifa meetings.

European football's governing body Uefa has threatened legal action over the proposals. Wales has publicly withdrawn support for Infantino's bid for a fourth term as Fifa president, with England's Football Association expected to follow. Sources told BBC Sport that the Scottish FA's stance aligns with Uefa's lack of confidence in the 56-year-old leader.

Infantino is set to stand for re-election in March for a final term and would require 106 votes from Fifa's 211 members to win. His leadership has been publicly questioned by football authorities in Europe, North and Central America, and the Caribbean. Uefa and Concacaf have issued statements criticizing his plans.

Supporters of Infantino include Morocco, Qatar, Lebanon, Kuwait, and Sri Lanka. The Asian Football Federation (AFC) has expressed solidarity with Uefa and Concacaf, while Africa, Conmebol, and Oceania have not criticized Infantino's plan.

Uefa has requested that documents related to the payment structure for Fifa member associations—including design, modelling, legal basis, approval, and communications—be retained ahead of a 19 September deadline.

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