
The French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Thursday that France will not support Gianni Infantino's candidacy for a new term as FIFA president in the March 2027 election. According to the announcement, reported by Vanguard News, Infantino is seeking another term at the helm of world football's governing body, but France has decided to withhold its backing. The FFF did not specify further details in the report about its position or alternative candidates for the presidency.
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