France will not support Infantino in Fifa election, says federation chief
The FFF is aligning itself with the position of other European federations that have also publicly withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino.
The French Football Federation (FFF) has announced it will not back the candidacy of Gianni Infantino for another term as Fifa president in the upcoming March 2027 election. This decision aligns the FFF with other European federations, including Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden, and Wales, which have also decided to withdraw their support for Infantino.
Despite facing criticism over his aborted plan to introduce private investment into the men's and women's World Cups, Infantino is currently the sole candidate for the position. Philippe Diallo, the FFF president, expressed disappointment in a statement, stating that the trust placed in the Fifa president has been betrayed and that the governance of world football no longer reflects their values.
Consequently, the French Football Federation unanimously decided to withdraw its support for Infantino's presidential bid.
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