French Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA President Infantino
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The French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Thursday that it will not support Gianni Infantino’s candidacy for a new term as FIFA president in the March 2027 election. This decision marks a formal withdrawal of support from the French governing body regarding the upcoming leadership contest.
In making this announcement, the FFF stated it is aligning its position with a growing coalition of European football associations. Other federations that have reportedly adopted this stance include those of Belgium, England, Italy, Scotland, Sweden, and Wales.
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Al Jazeera (QA)Focuses on regional alignment with other European football federations
France 24 (FR)Includes Wales in the list of nations opposing the candidacy
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