French soccer federation withdraws support for Infantino's FIFA re-election bid

The French Football Federation (FFF) has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election as FIFA president, citing governance concerns tied to his controversial World Cup financing plan. The FFF said the executive committee’s decision was unanimous and that the “conditions” for its June 29 backing were no longer met. It pointed to Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity for $4.2 billion, which FIFA dropped on Aug. 1 after backlash. UEFA and several national associations, including England, have also withdrawn support. FIFA says Infantino will still run for a term through 2031.