France’s Football Federation withdraws its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s bid to lead football’s governing body again, according to multiple reports. The move is reported as part of a wider European shift ahead of FIFA’s presidential election, with France aligning itself with other home nations that have also moved away from backing him.
The French Football Federation’s decision is attributed by outlets to governance-related concerns about Infantino. Separate reports describe Infantino as having taken over as FIFA president in 2016 after Sepp Blatter. Other coverage frames the development as a new setback for his re-election prospects, while noting that the support withdrawal reflects an ongoing debate over how FIFA is run.
Across the outlets, the core facts are consistent: France no longer supports Infantino for the FIFA presidency election. The articles differ mainly in emphasis—some highlight the federation’s stance, while others focus on the implications for Infantino’s campaign and the broader pattern of European opposition.
