Infantino proposes FIFA reforms amid criticism in letter to associations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 10:18 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed openness to reforms in a letter addressed to the heads of FIFA's 211 member associations and members of the FIFA Council. He suggested an independent review of FIFA's governance and noted the need for consultations on improving decision-making processes. This comes following criticism of Infantino's leadership, particularly regarding scrapped plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitions. Infantino confirmed his commitment to leading FIFA and will propose these discussions at the Council meeting scheduled for October 15. Both UEFA and CONCACAF have voiced opposition to his leadership but have yet to propose a challenger for the FIFA presidency.
- •Infantino offers talks on reforms to FIFA's governance structure.
- •Proposal includes an external review and member consultations.
- •Criticism arose from failed plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitions.
- •Infantino intends to seek a fourth term at the FIFA Congress in March 2027.
- •UEFA and CONCACAF oppose Infantino but haven't named a challenger.
- 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Infantino says he is open to FIFA reforms in letter to members
"FIFA president Gianni Infantino has offered talks on possible reforms at world football's governing body amid mounting criticism of his leadership, according to a letter seen by dpa. In the letter to the heads of FIFA's 211 member associations and members of the FIFA Council, Infantino proposed an independent external review of FIFA's governance and consultations on strengthening its decision-making processes, including the role of the president.
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