Philippe Diallo Narrowly Re-Elected as FFF President

Securing 55% of the vote, Diallo faces challenges including financial instability in French football and calls for reform.

Philippe Diallo was re-elected as president of the French Football Federation (FFF) with 55.34% of votes, defeating Pierre Samsonoff in a closely contested election.
The election saw an expanded electorate of nearly 12,000 voters, representing both amateur and professional football, a significant shift from the previous system of 230 grand electors.
Diallo emphasized addressing financial challenges in professional football, including stagnating TV rights revenues, and pledged increased support for amateur football with annual funding rising from €100 million to €150 million.
He reaffirmed his support for Didier Deschamps as head coach of the French national team, highlighting the team's strong performances in 2024 but acknowledging areas for improvement.
Plans for a new professional 'Ligue 3' under FFF management and initiatives to combat violence in amateur football are among Diallo's priorities for his new term.