FFF/Noël Le Graët: "An important contribution over a number of years" (G. Infantino, FIFA)

"I would like to thank Noël Le Graët for his important contribution on the domestic and international stage over a number of years. Mr Le Graët has been an excellent president of the French Football Federation and played a major role in developing French football, be that from the success that Les Bleus enjoyed on the global stage when winning the World Cup in 2018, or when hosting an unforgettable Women's World Cup France 2019," said Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, on 28/02/2023.

Noël Le Graët, born on 25/12/1941 and president of the Fédération française since 18/06/2011, announced his resignation at the opening of the executive committee meeting at the FFF headquarters (Paris, FRA) on Tuesday 28/02/2023. Philippe Diallo, who has been acting as interim president since Noël Le Graët "withdrew" on 11/01/2023, will continue his role until the next federal assembly scheduled for 10/06/2023 in Paris.

"His involvement at FIFA Council level to support the development of the global game has been crucial in creating several new partnerships for FIFA. At national level, he has also made…