French football federation withdraws support for Gianni Infantino presidency

The French Football Federation announced on Thursday that it is withdrawing support for Gianni Infantino's presidency of Fifa. This decision follows similar moves by football associations in England, Italy, the Republic of Ireland, and Scotland. The reversal stems from backlash over a proposal to sell stakes in major competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors. Although that plan has since been abandoned, the French body stated that concerns regarding Fifa's governance remain unresolved. The federation now intends to initiate consultations with national associations, confederations, players, and governance experts to propose structural reforms. Despite the loss of support from several European nations, Infantino retains backing from Conmebol and CAF, and he remains confirmed as a candidate for the presidential election scheduled for March.

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