Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform Fifa
The Fifa chief said he would propose a direct, structured and time-limited consultation on strengthening Fifa’s decision-making.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed consulting member federations to reform the world football governing body's decision-making processes, according to a letter addressed to the 211 member associations. Infantino, 56, has faced criticism since his abandoned plan to bring private investment into the men's and women's World Cups.
The proposed consultation would solicit specific proposals on institutional involvement, roles of key figures, and ways to enhance transparency, participation, and accountability in major strategic initiatives. Infantino requested initial proposals be considered at the council meeting on Oct 15. The plan to create a commercial subsidiary, FFE, was met with backlash, leading to threats of boycott from UEFA and potential legal action against Infantino.
Despite support from FIFA's 2034 World Cup hosts Saudi Arabia, CAF, and CONMEBOL, Infantino remains the sole candidate for re-election as president in March, with votes due Nov 18.
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