France Withdraws Support for Gianni Infantino's FIFA Presidency
· Sports · BBC Sport, Al Jazeera, Reuters
The French Football Federation has officially withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's presidency, joining football associations from England, Italy, Scotland, and the Republic of Ireland. This move follows widespread opposition to Infantino's now-aborted proposal to sell stakes in FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors. FFF president Philippe Diallo stated that FIFA's governance fails to meet necessary standards for transparency and consultation. The French federation intends to initiate global consultations with players, supporters, and experts to propose a comprehensive transformation of how the governing body operates. Despite the backlash, FIFA has confirmed that Infantino will remain a candidate for a fourth term in the upcoming March election.
Why it matters
The growing dissent from major European football nations challenges the current leadership's authority and signals a significant push for structural reform in world football's governance.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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