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Le Graet, head of the FFF since 2011, had taken
a step back amid a legal investigation into alleged sexual and
moral harassment and a report commissioned by the sports
ministry.
Earlier this month, the audit concluded that the 81-year-old no
longer had "the necessary legitimacy" to administer and
represent the sport in France and "highlighted the inappropriate
behaviour of Mr Le Graet towards women".
Le Graet, who presided over his last executive committee on
Tuesday, has denied any wrongdoing.
"Noel Le Graët announced... to the Executive Committee of the
French Football Federation his decision to step down from his
position," the FFF said in a statement.
"Philippe Diallo, vice-president, will act as interim president
of the FFF until June 10, 2023, the date of the next federal
assembly."
Le Graet, whose mandate was due to end in 2024, had come under
fire for extending the contract of men's coach Didier Deschamps
until 2026 and for derogatory comments aimed at France great
Zinedine Zidane.
French football has been in turmoil recently despite the
national side reaching their fourth World Cup final in the last
seven editions of the tournament, losing to Argentina in Qatar
last December.
The French women's team coach, Corinne Diacre, has also been
under fire.
Team captain Wendie Renard said last week she would not play at
this year's Women's World Cup. According to a report in French
multimedia outlet RMC Sport, Renard said she will not play for
the national side as long as Diacre is in charge.
Fellow internationals Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Kadidiatou
Diani also said they were taking a step back from the national
team.
(Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
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