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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
September 10, 2026
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France withdraws support for Infantino in FIFA presidential election

France has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s 2027 FIFA presidential bid, joining several European federations in criticising his leadership and governance of world football...
✨ Key Highlights
The French Football Federation (FFF) has announced it will not support Gianni Infantino's re-election bid for FIFA President in March 2027.
- The FFF joins several other European federations, including Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden, and Wales, in withdrawing support.
- FFF President Philippe Diallo stated the decision was made due to a perceived betrayal of trust and a divergence in the vision for world football governance.
- This move follows backlash over Infantino's now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the men's and women's World Cups.
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