Infantino apologises to FIFA as English and German federations call for reform
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Beninwebtv
Gianni Infantino apologised to the FIFA Council for consultation errors surrounding the FIFA Forward Enterprise commercial project, which was ultimately withdrawn. The leaders of the English and German federations are still demanding answers and governance reform, while a working group has been created, according to FIFA.
Gianni Infantino apologised to the FIFA Council for communication and consultation errors linked to the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) project on Thursday 15 October in Zurich. The presidents of the English and German federations are nevertheless maintaining their opposition to his presidency and are demanding answers and FIFA governance reform, according to Beninwebtv.
The FFE project planned to create a company responsible for the commercial interests of FIFA competitions, with a minority stake to be opened to private investors, according to Beninwebtv. The initiative was abandoned after raising concerns within the FIFA Council.
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