Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reform
Infantino proposed an external review and member consultations to strengthen transparency and decision-making after the abandoned investment plan drew backlash.
- 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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The Toronto Star
FIFA's Infantino pledges 'culture of dialogue' after uproar over secretive World Cup sell-off plan
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA’s embattled president Gianni Infantino said Thursday he is committed to a fresh culture of openness at the soccer body that is “not about generating positive headlines.”
Writing sports, 24 Sep (EFE).- Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, declared this Thursday that he expects to "receive comments" from the FIFA Council and member federations to discuss reforms within the entity with the objective of "continue to grow football for the benefit of everyone everywhere". Infantino will preside over [...] La entrada Infantino: "I hope to receive comments from everyone to debate reforms in FIFA" was first published in …
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