The news followed an urgent meeting of the FFF executive committee.
Noel Le Graet, the president of France's FFF soccer federation has been suspended from his duties and Vice Chairman Philippe Diallo was named acting interim Chairman, BFM television said on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources.
The news followed an urgent meeting of the FFF executive committee.
Le Graet, 81, has been in the firing line over allegations of sexual harassment which he denies and criticism of French soccer icon and 1998 World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane, which drew the ire of players and politicians.
When asked if Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998 and a national icon, would now manage Brazil's national team instead, Le Graet told RMC: "I don't give a damn, he can go wherever he wants."
Anton told French newspaper L'Equipe: "Le Graet has made comments that show he has lost some of his lucidity. He is a man who is tired, who needs to move on.
"We need a strong and serene governance, which unfortunately is no longer the case. All season long we have to apply the rules of ethics to leaders - especially district and league presidents - and refer cases to disciplinary committees because they have crossed the line.
He was also criticised for extending France coach Didier Deschamps's contract until 2026, two years after his term at the head of the FFF expires.
The FFF added that the contract has been validated by the executive committee on Wednesday.
