European football has been hit by another major political earthquake. The French Football Federation (FFF) has officially withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino ahead of the next FIFA presidential elections. The decision was made following the meeting of the French body’s Executive Committee this Thursday, September 10.
This position represents a direct distancing from the current head of the global body. Philippe Diallo, president of the FFF, has publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with the current management of the Italian-Swiss executive. The French federation is calling for a governance model with greater consensus among the different parties involved.
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Tensions increased due to the lack of prior communication on key decisions. The main trigger was the plan to open up World Cup ownership to private investors without consulting the federations. Diallo stressed that they will not accept continuing to learn about major decisions only through the media.
With this announcement, the French body joins a growing critical movement on the continent. Groups in countries such as Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Belgium have already expressed similar positions. The European bloc is questioning the way the future of world football is being managed.
The election is scheduled for March 18, 2027, in Rabat, Morocco. Despite currently being the only official candidate, support for Infantino is steadily declining in Europe. This situation opens the door to the emergence of new alternatives for the FIFA presidency.
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