Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reform
- On Monday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposed an independent external review of FIFA's governance framework, writing to the FIFA Council and all 211 member association presidents to recommend potential improvements for major strategic initiatives.
- This follows backlash regarding a proposal to sell a 20% stake in FIFA's commercial rights, including the World Cup, to private investors; the plan was abandoned in July after opposition from UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and CONCACAF.
- Addressing the backlash, Infantino wrote, "I recognise that, without the full context, this caused concern and created the impression that decisions had already been taken." He clarified the proposal remained subject to necessary approvals.
- Infantino is soliciting feedback on whether the Bureau or Congress should decide strategic questions, stating, "My role is not to pre-judge that discussion. Those who support a particular model should have the opportunity to set out their case clearly."
- Suggestions received by the October 15 Council meeting will be discussed, with further submissions considered later. Any changes to FIFA's statutes require Congress approval, and Infantino promised no association's treatment will depend on its position on institutional matters.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino responds in a letter to the 211 member associations of FIFA to the criticism of his leadership style. However, he excludes a personal retreat.
On Monday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who was severely under attack, proposed an external review of the decision-making processes of the World Football Association for important projects. In a letter to the members, he acknowledged that the handling of FIFA with the now abandoned plans to involve investors caused a stir.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of how world football's governing body makes major decisions, acknowledging in a letter to members that the way it handled a now-abandoned investment project had raised concerns. “First, I will ask the Council to consider whether it wishes to commission an independent external review of FIFA's existing governance framework for major strategic initiatives and to propose possible impr…
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berlingske.dkIf it's up to Gianni Infantino, the Fifa president now wants to reform the global football federation.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he is open to talks over organizational reform
FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposed an outside review of how the governing body makes major decisions on Monday, acknowledging in a letter to members its handling of a now-abandoned investment plan had caused concern.
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