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France withdraws support for Infantino in FIFA presidential election

France withdraws support for Infantino in FIFA presidential election

By GhanaSummary NewsroomSouth Africa

Infantino replaced Sepp Blatter as president of world football's governing body in 2016 France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Thursday.

Private investment plan sparks backlash Infantino replaced Sepp Blatter as president of world football’s governing body in 2016.

France joins European opposition FIFA confirmed last weekend that Infantino will stand for president in an election next March, despite the backlash over his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the men’s and women’s World Cups.

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