Infantino opens the door to reviewing decision-making mechanisms in "FIFA"

Gianni Infantino, President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), proposed subjecting the organization's working and decision-making mechanisms to an independent external review, in a step aimed at improving governance, enhancing transparency, and broadening participation in major decisions, while affirming that democratic processes and independence are not for sale.

Gianni Infantino, President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), proposed subjecting the organization's working and decision-making mechanisms to an independent external review. The proposal comes as part of efforts to explore ways to improve the governance system within FIFA, which may include reviewing the role and powers of the President, enhancing transparency, and broadening participation in major decisions. Infantino said: "Democratic processes, independence, and sporting authority in FIFA have never been for sale, they are not for sale, and they will never be for sale." The independent review is expected to open a discussion on decision-making mechanisms within the international federation, the relationship between executive leadership and national and continental associations, as well as ways to enhance transparency and participation in strategic files. This step comes amid growing debate within world football regarding the development of governance systems and ensuring broader member participation in decisions that shape the future of the game.