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France pulls support for Fifa's Infantino and urges governance reforms

The French Football Federation withdrew its endorsement for Gianni Infantino's presidency, BBC News reports.

The short version

  • France's football federation joined England, Italy, Scotland, and the Republic of Ireland in rescinding backing for Gianni Infantino.[BBC News]
  • The push follows Infantino's abandoned proposal to sell stakes in Fifa competitions to private outside investors.[BBC News]
  • Fifa confirmed Infantino plans to seek a fourth term as president in the upcoming March election.[BBC News]

Key facts

  • The French Football Federation withdrew its support for Gianni Infantino alongside football associations from England, Italy, the Republic of Ireland, and Scotland.[BBC News]
  • The withdrawal of support was prompted by Infantino's aborted proposal to sell stakes in Fifa tournaments to private investors.[BBC News]
  • Fifa confirmed that Infantino will run for a fourth term during the presidential election scheduled for March.[BBC News]
  • FFF president Philippe Diallo stated that Fifa's governance does not meet the standards football represents.[BBC News]

What remains uncertain

  • The extent of support Infantino will retain globally ahead of the March vote remains unclear as multiple European federations oppose his leadership.[BBC News]

Sources

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