UEFA has stated that FIFA's leadership has lost the confidence of the football community after the world governing body withdrew plans to sell stakes in its competitions.
Key facts
- •FIFA withdrew plans to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors.
- •UEFA stated that the proposal was unanimously rejected by its member associations.
- •UEFA accused FIFA leadership of failing to deliver on 2016 campaign promises regarding transparency.
- •UEFA intends to conduct a thorough review of how the investment proposal emerged.
- •The organization described the withdrawal of the proposal as a victory for the game.
UEFA announced on Saturday that FIFA's current leadership has lost the confidence of much of the football community. The statement followed FIFA's decision to withdraw controversial plans to sell a stake in its competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, to private investors.
Opposition to the Investment Proposal
UEFA stated that the proposal to sell stakes in FIFA competitions was unanimously rejected by its member associations and many other federations and confederations globally. The organization thanked fans, clubs, players, leagues, and political leaders for their opposition, asserting that the move demonstrated that football is not for sale.
Criticism of FIFA Leadership
The governing body criticized the process behind the proposal, describing it as a secret scheme with dubious benefits to the game. UEFA further alleged that FIFA President Gianni Infantino has failed to fulfill transparency and development commitments made during his 2016 election campaign.
Next Steps for UEFA
UEFA plans to work with its member associations and other confederations in the coming weeks to examine how the proposal originated. The organization stated it intends to devise measures to prevent similar occurrences, noting that no options for this review are off the table.
Timeline
- 2016Gianni Infantino made commitments regarding transparency and financial development during his election campaign.
- SaturdayUEFA issued a statement criticizing FIFA's leadership and welcoming the withdrawal of the investment proposal.
- Coming days and weeksUEFA will work with member associations to examine the origins of the proposal.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Sport.
