This first measure pleased the Minister of Sports.
Meeting this Wednesday, the executive committee of the FFF decided to withdraw Noël Le Graët, entrusting the interim at the head of the federation to Philippe Diallo, deputy vice-president.
“I welcome the decision taken by the Comex of the FFF to meet without delay and to act”, reacted Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, who had urged the management of the FFF on Monday to “take its responsibilities”.
This "results in the withdrawal of the president, a necessary step in view of the elements already known and his attitude".
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In September, the Ministry of Sports commissioned an audit to shed light on the management of the FFF.
The withdrawal of Le Graët is also effective until the publication of this survey, which will be analyzed by the Comex of the FFF.
Accused of harassment and sexism, "NLG" had drawn the wrath of the Minister of Sports following his contemptuous outing on Zinedine Zidane.
“These exits from the road do not only create fries on the line, she explained during a press briefing.
They harm the image of our country, like the reaction of Real Madrid.
They offend the French and are not up to what the French team deserves, this great federation and this great sport.
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Congratulations Sonia Souid for the courage of your testimony.
Our audit will be worthy of it.
See you soon.
https://t.co/01C4lU7eP2
– Amélie Oudéa-Castéra (@AOC1978) January 10, 2023
“AOC” had not been convinced by the apologies made by the president of the FFF to Zidane.
Especially since Sonia Souid's revelations kept the pressure on Le Graët, accusing him of having considered her "like two breasts and an ass".
“Congratulations Sonia Souid for the courage of your testimony.
Our audit will be worthy of it.
See you soon,” tweeted Oudéa-Castéra.