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France withdraws support for Infantino ahead of FIFA election
France's football federation has joined other European nations in withdrawing backing for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid. The move reflects growing European opposition to Infantino's continued leadership of world football's governing body.
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The French Football Federation (FFF) has announced it will not support Gianni Infantino in the upcoming FIFA presidential election, aligning itself with a broader European position against the incumbent president's re-election.
The decision marks a significant shift in European football's stance toward Infantino, with multiple continental federations now publicly withdrawing their support. This coordinated withdrawal represents one of the most substantial challenges to Infantino's leadership since he assumed the presidency.
The FFF's position reflects wider concerns among European football bodies regarding Infantino's stewardship of FIFA and the direction of the global sport. The federation's move follows similar announcements from other European nations, creating a unified front within the continent ahead of the election.
Infantino has led FIFA since 2016 and previously announced his intention to seek re-election. The European withdrawal of support could significantly impact the dynamics of the upcoming FIFA presidential race and the international football federation's future direction.