Philippe Diallo deems Wenger fit to run FIFA

According to Le Figaro and RMC Sport, the FFF president, Philippe Diallo, has approved Arsène Wenger's bid for the FIFA presidency.

Philippe Diallo

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The president of the French Football Federation, Philippe Diallo, has given his backing to Arsène Wenger for the FIFA presidency, reports Le Figaro. According to the daily, he is said to have declared that the former coach “ticks a lot of boxes”. RMC Sport confirms this information and mentions a possible duel between Wenger and Gianni Infantino for the head of the body. Diallo believes Wenger meets the necessary criteria for the role, according to both media outlets.

Sources

  1. Le Figaro«Il coche beaucoup de cases» : le président de la FFF, Philippe Diallo soutient Wenger pour la présidence de la FIFA (new window)lefigaro.fr
  2. RMC SportArsène Wenger face à Gianni Infantino pour la présidence de la Fifa? "Il coche beaucoup de cases", valide Philippe Diallo (new window)rmcsport.bfmtv.com