France withdraws support for Infantino, joining European push for FIFA reform
September 10, 2026 at 02:55 PM
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French FA accuses Infantino of ‘seriously damaging’ football as it withdraws support
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French Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA President Infantino
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ضربة موجعة؟ الاتحاد الفرنسي لكرة القدم يسحب دعمه لـ إنفانتينو
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France seeks to transform Fifa after withdrawing Infantino support
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الاتحاد الفرنسي يعلن سحب دعمه لإنفانتينو في انتخابات الفيفا
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French Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino
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فرنسا توجه ضربة لإنفانتينو وتنضم لجبهة كبرى لإسقاط رئيس الفيفا
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وكالة الأنباء الفرنسية: الاتحاد الفرنسي يستعد لسحب دعمه لـ إنفانتينو
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إنفانتينو يؤكد ترشحه لرئاسة فيفا من جديد
(opens the publisher’s site)The French Football Federation unanimously withdrew its backing for Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, joining several European bodies seeking to transform FIFA's governance.
- The FFF's executive committee decided unanimously on Thursday to withdraw support, with president Philippe Diallo saying trust in the FIFA chief "has been broken."
- France had pledged backing in June before Infantino's proposal to sell a 20 percent stake in FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, was abandoned in July.
- UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF have called for change at FIFA, while Infantino retains the backing of CONMEBOL and CAF.
- Diallo said UEFA would need to field a candidate capable of winning the presidency, with the election set for March 18, 2027, in Rabat.
Latest developments
- Sep 10 — England's and Italy's football federations have also withdrawn their support for Infantino, echoing France's decision.