FIFA President Gianni Infantino Loses French Support
The French Football Federation (FFF) is set to withdraw its support for Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, according to L'Équipe Football. This decision comes after a series of disagreements between Infantino and the FFF, led by president Philippe Diallo, who has been critical of Infantino's project to distribute revenue from the FIFA World Cup.
Rules & Governance · 2026-09-09 16:28:29
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Philippe Diallo, a member of the UEFA committee, has been vocal about his opposition to Infantino's governance, which he believes is solitary and unjust. Diallo has also expressed concerns about the revenue distribution from the FIFA World Cup, stating that the current system is "not at the measure of what football represents." The FFF's decision to withdraw its support for Infantino is likely to be a significant blow to his presidential campaign, which is set to take place on March 18, 2027.
The FFF's executive committee is expected to make a formal announcement about its decision on Thursday morning. This move follows a pattern of European countries, including England and Italy, who have already withdrawn their support for Infantino.
