The French Football Federation announced on Thursday that it will not support Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as FIFA president. The elections will take place in March 2027. France thus joined Belgium, which had already withdrawn its support for Infantino in early September. STVR (Minúta po minúte) ↗
The decision was made by the executive committee of the French Football Federation. Its president, Philippe Diallo, stated that trust in FIFA's leadership had been undermined. One of the reasons cited is the failed plan to make part of the rights associated with the World Cup available to private investment firms. Le Figaro ↗
The French federation also called for a change in the way world football is governed and for fundamental reforms of FIFA. After the executive committee's meeting, Diallo declared that "the trust placed in President Infantino has been broken." The French leadership did not specify whether it would support another candidate. SITA ↗
The Belgian Football Association had previously justified its refusal to support Infantino by citing concerns about the lack of transparency in FIFA's governance and questions surrounding the lifting of a suspension for an American player during the World Cup. European federations are thus forming an open opposition bloc against the current president ahead of the elections. SITA ↗
Despite growing criticism, Infantino still plans to run. However, France's latest decision increases pressure on his leadership of FIFA and could affect the balance of support ahead of the March vote. BBC News ↗
France withdraws support for Infantino ahead of FIFA elections
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Francúzsko stiahlo podporu pre Infantina vo voľbách na post prezidenta FIFA
SITA
| 16:30 10.09.
Ďalšia rana pre Infantina. Šéfa FIFA nepodporí ďalší futbalový gigant: Dôvera bola zradená
sport.sk
| 15:11 10.09.
France wants to transform Fifa after withdrawing Infantino support
BBC News
| 15:04 10.09.
Nach Investorenplänen: Frankreichs Verband entzieht Infantino Vertrauen für Wahl
Tagesspiegel
| 14:43 10.09.
Gianni Infantino: Frankreichs Fußballverband stellt sich offen gegen den Fifa-Präsidenten
Spiegel.de
| 14:13 10.09.
Belgičania nepodporia znovuzvolenie Infantina za prezidenta FIFA
SITA
| 14:12 07.09.
Football : La Fédération Française de Football retire son soutien à Infantino
France24
| 16:10 10.09.
Crise à la Fifa : «La confiance placée dans le président Infantino a été rompue», affirme Philippe Diallo
Le Figaro
| 15:31 10.09.
Grande Nation sagt Non: Frankreich wählt umstrittenen FIFA-Boss Infantino nicht wieder
n-tv
| 14:51 10.09.
Football : «La confiance a été rompue», la Fédération française ne soutiendra pas Gianni Infantino pour l’élection à la Fifa
Le Figaro
| 14:26 10.09.
Belgie nepodpoří Infantina ve volbách, kvůli zrušení Balogunova trestu na MS
idnes.cz
| 13:23 07.09.
«Campagne de dénigrement» : La guerre entre la FIFA et l’UEFA s’intensifie autour du projet d’investissements privés
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