FFF withdraws support for Infantino for a new term

The French Football Federation (FFF) has officially withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino for re-election to the presidency of FIFA. This decision is part of a growing dissatisfaction with the opaque administration and practices that are seen as contrary to the fundamental values of football.

Philippe Diallo, president of the FFF, denounced a "opaque" governance when justifying this decision. He also called for "a deep reform." This stance reflects the increasing opposition to the current status quo.

Gianni Infantino has been president of FIFA since February 26, 2016, and was born on March 23, 1970. He enjoys strong support, particularly from smaller federations, although recently he has faced criticism for his commercial approach to football.

Infantino remains in office with only the unanimous support of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). To date, this is his sole official support, and it is unclear if he will be re-elected at the upcoming elections scheduled for March 2027.