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European Leagues Demand Structural Overhaul of FIFA Governance Ahead of Infantino Re-election
sports14 days ago

European Leagues Demand Structural Overhaul of FIFA Governance Ahead of Infantino Re-election

The Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, and Serie A issued a joint statement on September 25, 2026, demanding fundamental governance reforms at FIFA. They accuse President Gianni Infantino of centralizing unchecked power and promoting exploitative ideas, citing the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise scheme and the Folarin Balogun disciplinary controversy. The leagues call for a permanent stakeholder body, evidence-based decision-making, and a strict separation between FIFA’s regulatory and commercial functions. This pressure intensifies as Infantino prepares to seek a fourth term, with candidates having until November 18 to declare their candidacy.

via Premier League|
#european-leagues#fifa#football-governance
Top European Leagues Demand Structural Overhaul of Fifa Ahead of Infantino Re-election
sports14 days ago

Top European Leagues Demand Structural Overhaul of Fifa Ahead of Infantino Re-election

The Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, and Serie A have issued a joint statement demanding fundamental governance reforms at FIFA. They accuse President Gianni Infantino of promoting exploitative ideas and centralizing unchecked power. The leagues call for the separation of regulatory and commercial functions, independent oversight, and a permanent stakeholder body. This pressure intensifies as Infantino prepares to seek a fourth term, with opponents having until November 18 to declare candidacy.

via BBC|
#european-leagues#fifa#football-governance
UEFA moves to press criminal charges against Infantino over FIFA Forward scheme
world1 month ago

UEFA moves to press criminal charges against Infantino over FIFA Forward scheme

UEFA says it plans to file criminal claims in Switzerland against Gianni Infantino related to the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise plan and has sought U.S. discovery under a Section 1782 order to obtain and preserve documents from FIFA and related parties, arguing the $4.2 billion sale of a 20% stake implied an implausibly low enterprise value of about $20 billion and noting that the process was not run through an open auction or independently valued; UEFA has identified 14 FIFA executives to preserve material while FIFA was contacted for comment.

via The Guardian|
#criminal-mismanagement#fifa-forward-enterprise#gianni-infantino
FIFA No.2 Urges Calm as Infantino’s FFE Plan Is Scrapped
world2 months ago

FIFA No.2 Urges Calm as Infantino’s FFE Plan Is Scrapped

FIFA secretary-general Mattias Grafström told staff that turbulent moments eventually pass as Infantino’s failed Forward Enterprise plan is permanently abandoned, calling the episode a sad but resolvable setback while preserving the federation’s mission. The development comes amid broader criticism of Infantino’s leadership from UEFA and other bodies, and after Wenger said he learned of the plan through the media; pressure has grown as England and Wales FAs move to withdraw support for Infantino’s re‑election.

via The New York Times|
#fifa#football-governance#forward-enterprise-ffe
UEFA threatens legal action over Infantino private World Cup plan with Kushner and Thrive Capital
world2 months ago

UEFA threatens legal action over Infantino private World Cup plan with Kushner and Thrive Capital

UEFA warned of legal action, arbitration, and regulatory complaints against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Joshua Kushner, and others over a plan to privatize part of the World Cup’s commercial rights by teaming with Thrive Capital; UEFA opposed the scheme, threatened a boycott, and the plan was shelved amid competition-law concerns from Brussels.

via politico.eu|
#fifa#gianni-infantino#kushner
Cordeiro resigns as FIFA faces backlash over World Cup private-investment plan
sports2 months ago

Cordeiro resigns as FIFA faces backlash over World Cup private-investment plan

Carlos Cordeiro, a senior adviser to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, resigns in protest of FIFA's plan to monetize the World Cup via a private-investment scheme called the FIFA Forward Enterprise, potentially selling up to 20% of the venture. The plan aims to raise about $4.2 billion, drawing scrutiny over leveraging private capital when FIFA rests on reserves; Infantino says consultations will continue as member associations prepare to vote, amid mounting opposition ahead of a September deadline.

via Al Jazeera|
#carlos-cordeiro#fifa#fifa-forward-enterprise
FIFA chief asked to testify over Trump ties as House Democrats seek records
politics2 months ago

FIFA chief asked to testify over Trump ties as House Democrats seek records

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to appear before the House Judiciary Committee and to hand over all records of FIFA’s contacts with Donald Trump, his administration and the Trump Organization, including gifts, office space at Trump Tower, and communications on private platforms. The request, due by August 9, 2026, also seeks visitor logs from FIFA’s Miami and New York offices and preservation of communications, signaling heightened scrutiny of FIFA’s ties to the Trump era ahead of the 2026 World Cup and potentially foreshadowing broader investigations if Democrats regain the House.

via The New York Times|
#fifa#gianni-infantino#house-judiciary-committee