France withdraws support for Infantino in FIFA presidential race
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The French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Thursday that it will not back Gianni Infantino’s bid for a new term as FIFA president in the March 2027 election. The decision aligns France with a growing bloc of European associations—including Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales—that have publicly withdrawn their support for the incumbent candidate.
By joining the dissenting federations, the FFF signals broader continental unease over Infantino’s leadership ahead of the upcoming vote. The coordinated stance may influence the dynamics of the election, as the collective opposition could sway undecided members and shape the future governance of world football.
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