Top European leagues demand FIFA reforms, piling pressure on Infantino
Summary
The top four European football leagues—the English Premier League, Spain's La Liga, Italy's Serie A, and Germany's Bundesliga—are asking FIFA for major changes in how it is run. They want clear rules that keep decisions free from politics and more involvement from leagues, clubs, and players in FIFA's choices.Key Facts
- The four leagues demand reforms to ensure FIFA's disciplinary decisions are free from political influence.
- They oppose a previously proposed plan called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), which would have allowed private investors in FIFA projects.
- They want a new permanent group that includes national associations, leagues, clubs, and players to have a say in FIFA decisions.
- The leagues ask that FIFA protect its role as the game's regulator, separate from its commercial interests.
- They want FIFA to publish clear reasons and independent assessments before making major decisions.
- The current FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, has acknowledged the need for reform but is the only candidate for the next presidential election in March 2027.
- UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation have also criticized Infantino's leadership.
- Some football bodies like Saudi Arabia (World Cup 2034 host), African football's CAF, and South America's CONMEBOL support Infantino.
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