The French Football Federation (FFF) made a surprising move by revoking its support for Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, due to the serious damage he has caused to the image and unity of football. Philippe Diallo, the president of FFF, announced at a press conference that this decision was made following a unanimous vote by the executive committee of the federation.
Damage to Football Values
Diallo explicitly stated: "Infantino has seriously harmed the image and unity of football." He referred to events that occurred during the World Cup, which were clearly in contradiction with the fundamental principles of the sport. Infantino has also come under pressure due to the World Cup sales program that was revealed in July and faced widespread negative reactions.
In light of these events, FFF has decided to consult with Kevin Lamour, a former FIFA official who was recently dismissed. This action reflects fundamental changes in the policies of the French Football Federation and deep dissatisfaction with Infantino's management at FIFA.
Negative Impact on Football
Diallo emphasized that "the events that took place during the World Cup were in stark contradiction to the principles and values we hold for football, and this clearly damages the credibility of the sport." France's lack of support for Infantino serves as a warning to other football-loving countries and may lead to a wave of criticism and changes in other national federations.
Despite Infantino's efforts to maintain his position at FIFA, dissatisfaction with his management seems to be increasing. It remains to be seen how other federations will react to this decision and whether it could lead to fundamental changes in FIFA's structure.
