BREAKING: French Football Federation President Noel Le Graet resigns following accusations of sexual harassment

Noel Le Graet has resigned as President of the French Football Federation (FFF), according to reports from France on Tuesday, February 28.

French Football Federation President Noel Le Graet has resigned, RMC Sport reported. His resignation was reportedly accepted by members of the French FA’s executive board committee.

The news comes after the 81-year-old was recently accused of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour, something the French businessman has denied.

Back in January, he was suspended as FFF head due to the investigation and a report from the French General Inspectorate of Education, Sport and Research earlier this month recommended that Le Graet should not return to the role because his “behavioural excesses are incompatible with the exercise of his functions”.

This was supported by France’s Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera, who is quoted as saying the French football chief “no longer has the legitimacy to administer and represent French football”.

Earlier, journalist Louis Vix reported that Le Graet was handing in his resignation.

“End of an era at 87 Boulevard de Grenelle,” he wrote on Twitter.

“In office since 2011, Noël Le Graët is currently presenting his resignation to the FFF.”

Fin d’une époque au 87 boulevard de Grenelle. En poste depuis 2011, Noël Le Graët est actuellement en train de présenter sa démission au comex de la FFF. À suivre toute la journée sur @infosportplus @CanalplusSport pic.twitter.com/UnSrZN53xq

— Louis Vix (@VixLouis) February 28, 2023

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