Championnat National de D1 Overview

Gianni Infantino’s grip on the FIFA presidency appears to be slipping as the Swiss-Italian administrator turns to the United States government for a lifeline. Following the collapse of a controversial plan to sell off the commercial rights of the World Cup, Infantino is reportedly seeking high-level political intervention to secure his professional future.

UEFA has reportedly launched a scathing legal offensive against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning the embattled chief not to destroy any documents related to his failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup. The European governing body has issued formal notice that it is considering lawsuits and regulatory complaints following the collapse of the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) scheme.

La Liga president Javier Tebas has launched a scathing attack on Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez, questioning his credibility to speak on the future of the game. The outburst follows a formal statement from the Spanish giants regarding FIFA's recent U-turn on privatising tournament rights.

Didier Deschamps’ legendary tenure as France manager ended with a sense of isolation and frustration, according to new revelations regarding his final tournament. The World Cup-winning coach reportedly felt that the French Football Federation (FFF) had already mentally moved on to his successor before he had even finished his duties.