Dutch federation calls for football summit without Infantino
The KNVB said it had lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and that things had to change radically within Fifa.
The Dutch football federation (KNVB) has called for a summit on the future of FIFA without current president Gianni Infantino. Infantino has been heavily criticized over his now-abandoned "FIFA Forward Enterprise" plan to bring private investment into FIFA events, including the World Cups. The KNVB expressed that they no longer have confidence in Infantino and believe FIFA needs new leadership from 2027 onwards.
The federation stated that the current governance structure of FIFA is flawed and needs to be changed, emphasizing the importance of good governance, transparency, independent oversight, and a more balanced distribution of power. The KNVB proposed an international summit to discuss these matters, with Amsterdam as a potential host city.
Uefa has also criticized Infantino, with a threat of legal action over alleged "criminal mismanagement."
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