French soccer president steps back pending investigation
1 year, 11 months ago

French soccer president steps back pending investigation

Associated Press  

PARIS — Noël Le Graët agreed to step back from his duties as president of the French soccer federation on Wednesday following an emergency executive committee meeting into his behavior. The 81-year-old Le Graët has faced claims of sexual harassment and the soccer federation is the target of an investigation ordered by French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra. The federation said in a statement Wednesday that Le Graët agreed to step away from his role until the audit’s findings have been fully reviewed by the executive committee. Oudéa-Castéra piled yet more pressure on Le Graët on Monday, accusing him of “damaging the image of our country.” Patrick Anton, head of the French soccer federation’s ethics council, issued a statement Tuesday urging Le Graët to leave his post.

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Argentine President Milei travels to France to meet Macron after outcry over racist soccer chants
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The Hindu  

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1 year, 9 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 9 months ago

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The Hindu  

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French federation president Noel Le Graet resigns
1 year, 9 months ago

French federation president Noel Le Graet resigns

The Hindu  

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French FA chief Le Graet ‘no longer has legitimacy’ to stay in post- report
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The Hindu  

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French Football Federation President Noel Le Graet Steps Back Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation
1 year, 11 months ago

French Football Federation President Noel Le Graet Steps Back Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation

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1 year, 11 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 2 months ago

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Associated Press  

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2 years, 3 months ago

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Associated Press  

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2 years, 9 months ago

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The Hindu  

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4 years, 3 months ago

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Associated Press  

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