FIFPRO Europe calls for FIFA reform after Infantino's failed proposal
European soccer players’ union FIFPRO Europe demanded reforms to FIFA’s decision-making structures on Monday, arguing that the world body’s now-abandoned investment proposal exposed dangerous flaws in how global football is governed. The union released a study claiming FIFA’s shelved Forward Enterprise (FFE) initiative would have converted the game’s flagship competitions into assets for private…
FIFPRO Europe has called for reforms to FIFA's decision-making structures following the failed Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, which aimed to convert the game's flagship competitions into private capital assets. The union's study, conducted with Player IQ and Football Benchmark, highlights the governance flaws that allowed the proposal to be developed without proper consultation.
The report comes amid ongoing debates about the balance of power in global football, with FIFA citing its proposals as facing resistance to preserve Europe's dominance. However, FIFPRO Europe emphasizes the need for joint development of solidarity funding and an independent review of FIFA Council executive decision-making to prevent unilateral changes.
The study also notes a decline in World Cup revenue distribution, with players receiving only a fraction of the total return, while national federations rely on it as FIFA's performance-based revenue stream.
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