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  "id": 9091437,
  "title": "Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/infantino-proposes-consulting-federations-to-reform-fifa-9091437",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T05:45:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1538323/infantino-proposes-consulting-federations-reform-fifa"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "FIFA president Gianni Infantino has proposed consulting member federations to reform the world football governing body's decision-making processes. In a letter to the 211 member associations, Infantino suggested establishing a structured and time-limited consultation with confederations, member associations, and relevant stakeholders on how FIFA's decision-making can be strengthened. The consultation would invite specific proposals on institutional involvement, roles, and ways to enhance transparency, participation, and accountability in major strategic initiatives. Infantino addressed the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan, which faced backlash and was subsequently shelved due to concerns over private investment and alleged criminal mismanagement. UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have criticized Infantino's leadership, with UEFA calling for him to resign. Despite the criticism, Infantino remains the only candidate for re-election as FIFA president in March 2023.",
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        "title": "Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform Fifa",
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        "title": "Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA",
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