Infantino open to Fifa reform talks as pressure mounts
Dubai: Fifa president Gianni Infantino has called for an independent review of the organisation’s operations and indicated that he would be willing to consider reforms. In a letter to Fifa Council members and the organisation’s national associations, Infantino said the independent review would identify and recommend possible areas for improvement. Ahead of next month’s Council meeting, he also…
Dubai: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed openness to discussing potential reforms within the organization as pressure escalates. In a letter to Fifa Council members and national associations, Infantino proposed an independent review to identify areas for improvement and proposed a consultation on enhancing Fifa's decision-making process and transparency.
The independent review would involve confederations, member associations, and relevant stakeholders. Following the collapse of his Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, which faced significant opposition, Infantino emphasized that the plan did not involve relinquishing Fifa's control or authority over sporting decisions. Infantino remains committed to growing Fifa's resources for development and solidarity support, focusing on strengthening the governance process to handle the scale and complexity of upcoming decisions.
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