French Football Federation reportedly withdraws support for Infantino re-election
Le Monde, reported by France 24, said the federation reversed its backing for Gianni Infantino after an executive committee meeting.
The French Football Federation has reportedly withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election as FIFA president, according to French media.
France 24 reported that Le Monde cited a source familiar with the matter in saying the decision followed a meeting of the federation’s executive committee on Thursday.
Infantino is FIFA’s current president. The reported withdrawal leaves the federation’s position on the leadership contest unclear, with no alternative candidate identified in the available reporting.
Le Monde has reported that Infantino has faced criticism over his handling of the Folarin Balogun red-card case at the World Cup and a failed plan to sell stakes in the event.
The federation has not publicly confirmed the decision in the source material. It is also unclear whether the reported withdrawal is permanent.
