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FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposes reforms in response to backlash over plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitions. In a letter to member associations, he suggests an independent review of governance and increased consultation with stakeholders. Despite criticism from UEFA, AFC, and Concacaf leaders calling for his resignation, Infantino confirms his candidacy for re-election next year.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-22,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, has proposed an independent external review of FIFA’s governance framework ahead of the 2027 elections. In a letter to the 211 member associations and all FIFA Council members, Infantino acknowledged criticism over his scrapped "FIFA Forward Enterprise" (FFE) proposal, which aimed to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors. The FIFA Council meeting on October 15 will discuss potential reforms and improvements to decision-making processes within the organization. Despite facing intense pressure to step down, Infantino confirmed he would seek re-election next year. UEFA, AFC, and Concacaf leaders accused Infantino of "deception" in an open letter last month, but it remains unclear how many individual federations will support an alternative candidate.
Written for “FIFA Reform Talks” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 1 other(s) covering the same event.
Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, has suggested a review of the world governing body’s decision-making and governance as he tries to gather support ahead of next year’s election.
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he → suggest → election
In a letter addressed to the 211 member associations, Infantino acknowledged the backlash against the proposal to sell off stakes in FIFA competitions and set out a series of proposals that would formalise consultation with federations.
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that → address → federations
Despite being under intense pressure to stand down after scrapping the so-called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, Infantino has confirmed that he will seek re-election next year.
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he → stand → election
The leaders of UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Concacaf, which represents North, Central America and Caribbean football, accused Infantino of “deception” in an open letter last month, but it is unclear how many of their individual federations will vote for an alternative.
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many → represent → alternative
Infantino has now written directly to the heads of national associations to propose a series of reforms.
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Infantino → write → reforms
“First, I will ask the council whether it wishes to commission an independent external review of FIFA’s current governance framework for major strategic initiatives and recommend potential improvements,” he wrote, adding that he will also “propose that the [FIFA] Council establish a direct, structured and time-limited consultation with confederations, member associations and relevant stakeholders on how FIFA’s decision-making can be further strengthened.
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making → ask → confederations
“The consultation would invite specific proposals on earlier institutional involvement, the respective roles of the President, the Bureau, the Council and the Congress, and practical ways to strengthen transparency, participation and accountability in major strategic initiatives.
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consultation → invite → initiatives
Infantino has asked for the initial proposals to be considered at the council meeting scheduled for October 15.
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proposals → ask → October
Infantino replaced Sepp Blatter as president of FIFA in 2016 but has faced calls to resign after proposals to create a commercial subsidiary to run its biggest events, such as the World Cup and Club World Cup, were leaked in July.
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proposals → replace → July
European football’s governing body UEFA responded by threatening to boycott FIFA competitions.
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body → respond → competitions
It later suspended that threat, but has urged Infantino to resign and has taken legal action while calling for an investigation.
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It → suspend → investigation
In his letter to members, Infantino said that the idea to sell a stake in the World Cup was only ever a proposal.
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idea → say → Cup
“I recognise that, without the full context, this caused concern and created the impression that decisions had already been taken.
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decisions → recognise → impression
They had not,” he wrote.
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he → have → ?
“It remained a proposal, not a decision, and was always subject to the necessary approvals of the council and the member associations.
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It → remain → council
It has now been withdrawn and will not proceed.”
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It → withdraw → ?
Infantino is so far the only candidate to have put his name forward for the election next March.
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Infantino → put → election
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