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European football leagues demand fundamental FIFA governance reform
The Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga have issued a joint statement demanding fundamental governance reforms within FIFA. The four major European leagues expressed concern that the current leadership, specifically President Gianni Infantino, has promoted exploitative practices rather than protecting the sport. This tension follows the controversial and ultimately withdrawn FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, which sought to involve private investors in commercial rights.
The leagues are calling for a structural overhaul to restore institutional boundaries. Key demands include a clear separation between FIFA's regulatory and commercial functions, and the creation of a permanent body to represent national associations, leagues, clubs, and players in the decision-making process. They also seek greater transparency and the protection of disciplinary matters from political interference.
While Gianni Infantino has acknowledged the need for reform and proposed an independent external review of FIFA's governance, the leagues argue that these procedural changes are insufficient to address the underlying systemic issues. Infantino intends to run for re-election in March 2027.
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Bundesliga · FIFA · Gianni Infantino · La Liga · LaLiga · Premier League · Serie A · UEFA
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 10 SOURCES] The leagues proposed the creation of a permanent body representing national associations, leagues, clubs, and players to participate in decision-making. efesportbusiness.com · www.lfm.ch · www.independent.co.uk · www.noticiasdenavarra.com · www.poslovni.hr · +5 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Gianni Infantino intends to run for re-election as FIFA President in March 2027. www.rtl.de · xeudeportes.mx · www.zeit.de · www.spox.com · skrotymeczow.pl · +3 more
- [● 35 SOURCES] The Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga issued a joint statement demanding fundamental FIFA governance reform. www.rtl.de · efesportbusiness.com · skrotymeczow.pl · www.zeit.de · xeudeportes.mx · +30 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] The leagues called for a separation between FIFA's regulatory and commercial functions. www.rtl.de · efesportbusiness.com · skrotymeczow.pl · www.zeit.de · xeudeportes.mx · +16 more
- [● 26 SOURCES] The leagues accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of promoting exploitative ideas instead of protecting the sport. www.rtl.de · efesportbusiness.com · skrotymeczow.pl · www.zeit.de · xeudeportes.mx · +21 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Gianni Infantino announced plans for an independent external review of FIFA governance and consultations to strengthen decision-making processes. www.rtl.de · www.zeit.de · www.faz.net · siol.net · www.lfm.ch