Boss of the French Football Federation, Philippe Diallo is a candidate for the body's next presidential election. Although announced as the favorite, the leader does not have the favor of Noël Le Graët who sees him rather in the shadow of Jean-Michel Aulas.
Almost a month before the election of the future president of the French Football Federation, a clear trend is emerging. Philippe Diallo, appointed interim after the sidelining of Noël Le Graët in January 2023, is the favorite. Which does not seem to enchant his predecessor. The Breton is not the biggest fan of his former right-hand man who he considers more lucky than competent.
« I have no opinionNoël Le Graët first responded when the newspaper L'Equipe asked him about his successor. He should play the Lotto. (Smile.) He is fired from the UCPF union, ex-Foot Unis, I have a free place, I tell myself that he knows football and appoints him treasurer. With the departure of Brigitte Henriques from the CNOSF, I promoted him to vice-president. I would have been better off naming another woman. I don't know if Florence Hardouin (the former general director who sued NLG for moral and sexual harassment, editor's note) warned him of what she was going to do against me, I have my doubts. »
Diallo soon to be demoted?
Skeptical of Phillipe Diallo, Noël Le Graët prefers to support his opponent in the election. “ Pierre Samsonoff's candidacy for the FFF? He is a good candidate, better than Diallohe compared. I will support him. He will make a good list, he knows amateur football well. He is serious, intelligent and cultured, he is not an eccentric. Philippe Diallo is the favorite? Oh well, I don't know if it's Aulas or Diallo number 1. I don't see Diallo's Aulas number 2. Maybe they'll change order… » Jean-Michel Aulas will appreciate it, Philippe Diallo much less.
