French football federation president

01 Mar

French Football President Noel Le Graet Resigns Over Sexual Harassment Allegation

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French Football Federation president Noel le Graet has resigned following a damning report into the organisation and accusations of sexual harassment. The 81-year-old stood down in January while the French government carried out an audit into the federation. "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 concluded when it was published earlier this month. It also said Le Graet, who has always denied any wrongdoing, should not return to his role because his "behavioural excesses are…

12 Jan

French Football President Noel Le Graet Urged To Quit Over Zidane Comments

wontumionlineSportsFrench football federation president, Noel le Graet, Zinedine Zidane

French football federation president Noel le Graet has been told to quit by the head of the organisation’s ethics committee over his comments about Zinedine Zidane. Le Graet was criticised for saying he would not take a call from Zidane about the role of national team manager. He later apologised for the comments, which he described as “clumsy”. However, the FFF’s ethics committee head Patrick Anton says it is time for Le Graet, 81, to step aside. Anton told L’Equipe: “Le Graet has made comments that show he has lost some of his lucidity. He is a man who is tired,…