The French Football Federation announced the withdrawal of its support for Gianni Infantino's re-election bid for the FIFA presidency. This decision marks a significant shift in the federation's position, which had previously supported the current president.
Infantino confirmed on Sunday that he will seek re-election in the elections scheduled for March 18, 2027. The Swiss-born Italian remains the only declared candidate so far to lead the body that governs world football.
This is not the first time tensions have arisen between the French Federation and Infantino. The most recent conflict is believed to have been related to the television rights issue for the Olympic Games, which created friction between the parties.
The French decision may signal growing discomfort among some European federations with Infantino's leadership, who has been in office since 2016. However, the absence of other declared candidates keeps the probability that Infantino will remain at the helm of FIFA after the upcoming elections.
