The French Football Federation unanimously withdrew support for Gianni Infantino's re-election bid for the FIFA presidency. The decision was made following a meeting and represents a significant break with the Swiss official who has led the world governing body of football for almost a decade.
The French governing body justifies the decision with a "breach of trust" in relation to Infantino. This rupture is associated with a project that envisioned the entry of private investors in sporting competitions, a project that was ultimately withdrawn.
The French federation considers that Infantino failed to honor commitments previously made, which led to the loss of trust in the project that had been proposed. This decision may have significant implications for the race for FIFA leadership.
Infantino, who has held the FIFA presidency since 2016, now faces more concerted opposition than was initially expected. The withdrawal of French support emerges as a sign of growing dissatisfaction with the Swiss official's leadership.
