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French Football Federation Withdraws Support for FIFA President Infantino
France’s football federation no longer supports Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president.
Philippe Diallo, its president, announced the decision.
Infantino had proposed selling part of FIFA’s competitions to private investors.
That plan was dropped in July after football groups strongly opposed it.
Other European football federations, including those of England and Italy, have also withdrawn their support.
UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF want a change in FIFA leadership.
South America’s CONMEBOL and Africa’s CAF still support Infantino.
The FIFA election is scheduled for March 18, 2027, in Rabat.
French Football Federation President Philippe Diallo said the federation will no longer support Gianni Infantino’s reelection bid.
Infantino is seeking another term as president of FIFA in the March 18, 2027 election.
His proposal to sell a 20% stake in FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, was abandoned in July after widespread opposition.
England’s and Italy’s federations have also withdrawn their backing, according to the report.
UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF are seeking change, while CONMEBOL and CAF still support Infantino.
- Who
- The French Football Federation, its president Philippe Diallo, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and several regional football confederations.
- What
- The French Football Federation withdrew its support for Infantino’s reelection as FIFA president.
- Where
- The election will take place in Rabat.
- When
- The announcement was made on Thursday; the FIFA election is scheduled for March 18, 2027.
- Why
- The decision follows criticism and opposition to Infantino’s abandoned proposal to sell a 20% stake in FIFA competitions to private investors.
Calls for FIFA leadership change
Support for Infantino’s reelection
Leadership direction
Calls for FIFA leadership change
UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF are calling for change at the top of FIFA and seeking a credible alternative.
Support for Infantino’s reelection
Infantino is seeking another term and retains support from CONMEBOL and CAF.
Private-investment proposal
Calls for FIFA leadership change
Several federations opposed Infantino’s proposal to sell a 20% stake in FIFA competitions, and the plan was abandoned in July.
Support for Infantino’s reelection
Infantino’s proposal was abandoned after opposition, but the articles do not state that his supporters have changed their position because of it.
Federation backing
Calls for FIFA leadership change
France, England and Italy have withdrawn their support for Infantino’s reelection bid.
Support for Infantino’s reelection
South America’s CONMEBOL and Africa’s CAF continue to support Infantino.
Key facts
- French decision
- The French Football Federation is withdrawing its support for Infantino’s reelection bid.
- Announcing official
- Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation.
- Election date
- March 18, 2027.
- Election location
- Rabat.
- Abandoned proposal
- A plan to sell a 20% stake in FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors.
- Seeking change
- UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF.
- Continuing support
- CONMEBOL and CAF still support Infantino.
Sources
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