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  "id": 6598503,
  "title": "Gianni Infantino: French Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA chief",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/gianni-infantino-french-football-federation-withdraws-support-for",
  "topic": "culture",
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  "published": "2026-09-10T14:27:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "France 24",
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    "url": "https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260910-gianni-infantino-french-football-federation-withdraws-support-for-fifa-chief"
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  "summary": "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to sell stakes in the World Cup and other football associations, including those of England and Italy, have already withdrawn their…",
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        "outlet": "RFI English",
        "title": "French football chiefs withdraw backing for Fifa boss Infantino",
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        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
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        "published": "2026-09-11T06:36:25.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Edgar Grospiron quits as 2030 French Alps Olympics chief amid setbacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/edgar-grospiron-quits-as-2030-french-alps-olympics-chief-amid-setbacks",
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