Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Wales reject Infantino’s latest FIFA reform plan

Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Wales have rejected FIFA President Gianni Infantino's latest reform plan. According to Infantino's letter, seen by Reuters, he proposed an independent review of FIFA's decision-making process to potentially improve governance and transparency. The review would examine the roles of the president, Bureau, Council, and Congress in major initiatives.

Infantino faced opposition after proposing to sell a 20% stake in FIFA's commercial rights to private investors, which was abandoned in July. The plan sparked backlash and boycott threats from UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and CONCACAF, who called for changes to FIFA's leadership. Infantino is set to run for re-election in March.

The Football Association of Wales chief executive, Noel Mooney, downplayed suggestions of major reforms, stating that Infantino's letter referred to reviews of strategic projects and initiatives, not a full reform of FIFA itself. The Welsh governing body was among the first national associations to withdraw backing for Infantino's bid to continue his leadership of FIFA.

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