# French Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA chief Gianni Infantino

https://mins.news/en/item/53194

- France 24, 2026-09-10 14:27 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260910-gianni-infantino-french-football-federation-withdraws-support-for-fifa-chief

> The French Football Federation says it is withdrawing support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino and his reelection bid. Infantino faces mounting calls to resign over his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other football associations, including those of England and Italy, have also pulled their backing.

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