Noel Le Graet has resigned as president of the French Football Federation (FFF).
The 81-year-old informed the executive committee of his decision on Tuesday, after eleven years in office.
Le Graet’s resignation follows an audit report commissioned by the sports ministry which was released 13 days ago. The report detailed claims of sexual harassment and bullying at the FFF and ruled that Le Graet now failed to hold “the necessary legitimacy” to continue to run the game in France and “highlighted the inappropriate behaviour of Le Graet towards women”.
Le Graet, who has denied any wrongdoing, agreed in January to “step back” from a role he took up in 2011. Philippe Diallo, who replaced him last month, will remain in temporary charge until the next general assembly in June.
The FFF confirmed Le Graet’s resignation in an official statement while reaffirming “its strong commitment to fight against gender-based and sexual violence as part of its policy to protect licence holders.”
The executive committee also discussed the explosive situation regarding the future of the France women’s national team’s head coach, Corinne Diacre.
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