France withdraws backing for Gianni Infantino as FIFA governance reform demand grows

ByStephen Forrester, Staff Writer

Published: 14:11, 10 Sep 2026Updated: 14:14, 10 Sep 2026

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The controversy centred on Infantino’s proposal to sell shares in FIFA competitions

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