The French Football Federation withdrew its endorsement of FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid on September 10, 2026, citing concerns over his plans to bring private investors into football's governance. The move comes amid broader scrutiny of Infantino's leadership.
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The French Football Federation on Thursday pulled its support for Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as the head of international football body FIFA, French media reported.
French Football Federation withdraws support for embattled FIFA President Infantino
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The French Football Federation (FFF) withdrew its support for Gianni Infantino's bid for a fourth term as Fifa president on Thursday, criticising his plans to bring private investors into Fifa's commercial operations and the way he runs the 122-year-old organisation.
The French Football Federation has withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s 2027 re-election bid. FFF president Philippe Diallo said trust in Infantino had been broken and called for a credible alternative ahead of the March 18, 2027 election.
The French Football Federation (FFF) announced Thursday it is withdrawing its support for embattled FIFA boss Gianni Infantino and his bid for reelection as head of football’s governing body. Infantino has faced growing calls to step down over his aborted plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other football associations, including those of England and Italy, have already withdrawn their backing
French Football Federation Withdraws Support for Infantino’s FIFA Re-Election The French Football Federation (FFF) has withdrawn its endorsement of FIFA President Gianni Infantino for a new term, according to a report from the French radio station Franceinfo on Thursday. France has joined Sweden, Scotland, Italy, and Belgium in refusing to support Infantino... # Belgium # FIFA # France # Morocco h