France Withdraws Support for FIFA President Infantino, Le Monde Reports
The federation cited governance concerns after FIFA abandoned a $4.2 billion private-investment plan and other national associations also withdrew backing.
- On Thursday, the French Football Federation announced it is withdrawing support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's reelection bid next year, citing a unanimous decision by its members.
- The French cited Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private equity for $4.2 billion, stating these events were "in direct conflict with the fundamental principles of good governance and the values of football."
- Insisting that recent initiatives have "seriously damaged the image and unity of football," the FFF joined European federations including England, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, Scotland, and Wales in withdrawing support.
- The FFF will launch consultations with international figures to "foster collective reflection and to draw up proposals for a far-reaching transformation of FIFA's governance," aiming to restore confidence and transparency.
- Despite the mounting backlash, the 56-year-old Infantino plans to stand for a final term through 2031; he remains the only candidate for the presidency with no credible adversaries.
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The football club stands "fully and rock-proof behind the common line of the UEFA.
The Express Tribune
France withdraws support for Infantino
The FFF cites concerns over FIFA governance and recent controversies
In the dispute over the president of FIFA, Infantino, the pressure from Europe is increasing.
Paris. When it is two months before the end of the registration of candidates for the presidency of FIFA, pressure increases on Gianni Infantino. The French Football Federation (FFF) joined a group of European countries that will not support italo-Swiss in search of his third term as head of the governing body of world football, while calling for a governance reform.
(Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Choi Song-ah = Gianni Infantino (FIFA) faced a strong backlash from the soccer world due to controversy surrounding the operation of tournaments such as the World Cup...
Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolThe French Football Federation withdrew its support on Thursday for Gianni Infantino's candidacy for another term as FIFA president, following his controversial plan to sell World Cup shares.
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