He also said he would propose consultations with confederations, member associations and other stakeholders on strengthening FIFA's decision-making. FIFA President Gianni Infantino gestures during his visit to the new Concentration Hotel of the Colombian Football Federation in Barranquilla, Colombia, on February 24, 2026. FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under renewed fire on August 10, 2026 as a joint letter from three confederations -- UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC -- declared football "belongs to no individual".FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent review of the world soccer body's decision-making, in a move that could help him regain support after the withdrawal of a controversial private investment plan."First, I will ask the Council whether it wishes to commission an independent external review of FIFA’s current governance framework for major strategic initiatives and recommend potential improvements," Infantino wrote to the FIFA Council and all 211 member association presidents in a letter seen by Reuters.He also said he would propose consultations with confederations, member associations and other stakeholders on strengthening FIFA's decision-making.The proposals would examine who has a say in major initiatives, including the respective roles of the president, Bureau, Council and Congress, and how to improve transparency and accountability.Infan...
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