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France withdraws support for FIFA president Infantino, Le Monde reports

France withdraws support for FIFA president Infantino, Le Monde reports
Channel News Asia Thursday 10 September 2026, 09:55 UTC 1 min read
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France withdraws support for FIFA president Infantino, Le Monde reports PARIS, Sept 10 : The French football federation (FFF) is withdrawing support for Gianni Infantino's reelection bid as head of FIFA next year, Le Monde reported on Thursday, citing a source close to the matter. Infantino, who is seeking another term as FIFA president, has faced criticism over his handling of the Folarin Balogun red-card case at the World Cup and other governance concerns. The FFF did not confirm the...

France withdraws support for FIFA president Infantino, Le Monde reports PARIS, Sept 10 : The French football federation (FFF) is withdrawing support for Gianni Infantino's reelection bid as head of FIFA next year, Le Monde reported on Thursday, citing a source close to the matter. Infantino, who is seeking another term as FIFA president, has faced criticism over his handling of the Folarin Balogun red-card case at the World Cup and other governance concerns. The FFF did not confirm the report, saying its executive committee's meeting on the topic was not yet over.
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