The French Football Federation unanimously announced the withdrawal of support for Gianni Infantino's re-election bid to the FIFA presidency. The decision comes after a breakdown of trust related to a plan to open football competitions to private investors.
This decision places France alongside other European countries that have also withdrawn support for Infantino. The French federation indicated that it will initiate consultations to choose an alternative candidate for the FIFA leadership.
The plan to open competitions to private investors appears to have been the decisive factor in the federation's change of position, which previously supported Infantino. The federation expressed concern about the potential impacts of this measure on European football.
This wave of support withdrawals represents a significant challenge for Infantino, who is seeking a third term leading FIFA. The European football community appears increasingly divided over the current leadership.
