President of the French Football Federation Noel Le Graet Resigns

President of the French Football Federation (FFF) Noel Le Graet has announced his resignation, following allegations of sexual misconduct.

Just last month, Le Graet faced suspension due to “inappropriate behaviour of Mr Le Graet towards women”, and was subjected to some investigations.

Le Graet, 81, also was accused of making unwholesome comments about Zinedine Zidane.

Le Graet, who has led the FFF since 2011, is no longer fit to represent French Football, according to audit reports.

Although, Le Graet has denied all the allegations, but steps down to be succeeded by the current vice-president Philippe Diallo, until June 10, when the next FFF assembly will sit.

Who Is Noel Le Graet?

Noël Le Graet is a French businessman, politician and outgoing President of the French Football Federation (FFF) from 2011 to 2023.

Born on December 25, 1941, in France, Le Graët had been vice president of the FFF, and president of Ligue 1. He went on to succeed Fernand Duchaussoy as President in 2011.

During his time, he has able to  acquire new sponsors for the FFF such as Nike.

Aside from the FFF, Le Graet has been President of the French football club En Avant de Guingamp, and was “Mayor of Guingamp from 1995 to 2008 under the Socialist Party.”

In 2018, Le Graet was conferred Officer of the Legion of Honour.