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Philippe Diallo re-elected president of the French Football Federation

Philippe Diallo was comfortably reelected president of the French Football Federation on Saturday. For the first time in France’s largest sports federation which boosts 2.4 million members, the presidents of amateur clubs could vote electronically along with the heads of professional clubs with 11,500 voters compared to fewer than 250 previously. During the campaign, Diallo highlighted his record within the …

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French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet resigned on Tuesday following accusations of sexual and psychological harassment, bringing to an end more than a decade in charge. “Considering his conduct towards women, his public comments and the governance failings of the FFF, Mr Le Graet no longer has the necessary legitimacy to run and represent French football,” the report said. …

Noel Le Graet, the scandal-hit president of the French Football Federation under investigation for sexual harassment, “no longer has the necessary legitimacy to run and represent French football”, according to a report into governance failings at the body seen by AFP on Monday. The report follows an audit of the FFF ordered by France’s Sports Ministry after allegations made against …

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

Under-fire French Football Federation chief Noel Le Graet has called an extraordinary meeting of the organisation for Wednesday, sources told AFP, at which he is expected to offer an explanation for controversial comments about Zinedine Zidane which have led to a barrage of criticism and calls for him to resign. On Sunday, Le Graet created a storm when he said …

French football president Noel Le Graet accused of improper conduct by agent

A sports agent has accused the president of the French football federation of improper conduct over several years, saying he only was interested in her sexually. The agent, 37-year-old Sonia Souid, said in an interview with L’Equipe sports daily that Le Graet repeatedly tried to approach her from 2013-17. France’s sports minister ordered an investigation into the federation in September …

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French football boss Noel Le Graet on Monday apologised for what he dubbed his “clumsy remarks” about Zinedine Zidane’s potential interest in coaching the France national team. Le Graet had quipped dismissively in an interview on French radio that he “wouldn’t even have taken his call on the phone” when asked whether Zidane had rung him to express an interest …

Kylian Mbappe Slams French Football President for 'Disrespecting' Zinedine Zidane

France forward Kylian Mbappe has come out in support of Zinedine Zidane after the country’s football federation president Noel Le Graet said he would not pick up the phone if the former midfielder called him to discuss coaching the national team. When asked if Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998 and a national icon, would now manage …

'Don't Disrespect The Legend': Kylian Mbappe Defends Zinedine Zidane After French Football Head's Comments

Kylian Mbappe on Sunday blasted as “disrespectful” comments made by the head of the French football federation concerning former international Zinedine Zidane with the PSG superstar describing his fellow World Cup winner as a “legend”. “Zinedine Zidane, I wouldn’t even have taken his call on the phone,” FFF president Noel Le Graet quipped dismissively in an interview on French radio …

Euro 2020: French football chief 'doesn't think' Deschamps' job under threat

French football federation president Noel Le Graet said Tuesday he "doesn't think" that France's early exit from Euro 2020 will affect Didier Deschamps' future, but that he would talk with the coach. Le Graet was asked at the general assembly of the French Olympic committee if France's shock last-16 loss on penalties to Switzerland would put Deschamps' job under threat. …