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French football body withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino's re-election

French football body withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino's re-election

France's football association has stopped backing Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election, saying he's harmed football's image and unity. Its executive committee voted unanimously on Thursday to withdraw support, citing events during the World Cup and a scrapped sell-off plan. Philippe Diallo, the association's president, said trust has been broken, with France now looking for an alternative candidate.

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