French football chief Noël Le Graët resigns amid sexual harassment probe

The 81-year-old was suspended as head of the French Football Federation (FFF) in January amid an investigation into allegations of sexual and moral harassment.

Earlier this month, a report by the French General Inspectorate of Education, Sport and Research said Le Graët should not return because his "behavioural excesses are incompatible with the exercise of his functions".

Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera had also pushed for his resignation, saying the longtime FFF chief "no longer has the legitimacy to administer and represent French football".

Le Graët was already under pressure over dismissive remarks he made in December about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the national team.

Zidane c’est la France, on manque pas de respect à la légende comme ça…