Premier League in joint call for FIFA reform amid Infantino crisis

The Premier League and three of its top European counterparts are set to issue a joint call for urgent governance reform at FIFA. This move comes amid a crisis surrounding FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

According to Sky News, the joint call for reform will be made on Friday. The situation at FIFA has led to a struggle over the terms of Infantino's continued presidency, with some senior figures in world football seeking a governance compromise that would see Infantino remain in office but with reduced power.

A senior world football executive told Reuters, via Business Recorder, that Infantino is "going nowhere" and that a "hot-cold war" between FIFA and various stakeholders, including clubs, confederations, and national associations, is a possibility. This could lead to repeated challenges over competitions, money, and control of the international calendar.

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