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Four Major European Leagues Demand FIFA Governance Reform

On September 25, four major European football leagues called for FIFA governance reform, demanding more transparency and independence guarantees following Gianni Infantino's withdrawal from a controversial project.


Karim Haddad
Karim Haddad
September 26, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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Four of Europe’s leading football leagues called on Friday, September 25, for a reform of FIFA’s governance, demanding greater transparency and guarantees of independence.

This coordinated stance comes after Gianni Infantino abandoned a project to transfer part of the World Cup’s commercial rights to private investors.

Relations between FIFA and the major European leagues have deteriorated in recent years, notably due to repeated disputes related to the expansion of international competitions.

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