FIFA President to Consider Independent Governance Review Amid Project Backlash
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has agreed to consider an independent governance review for the organization after facing significant backlash over the failed "FIFA Forward Enterprise" project. The project, which proposed private investors purchasing shares in FIFA competitions, drew criticism and…
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, September 21, 2026 —
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has indicated a willingness to consider an independent governance review for the international football federation. This move comes in response to substantial criticism directed at the organization following the unsuccessful “FIFA Forward Enterprise” project.
The “FIFA Forward Enterprise” initiative, a proposal that sought to involve private investors in purchasing shares of FIFA competitions, encountered significant opposition. The backlash prompted President Infantino to publicly acknowledge concerns regarding the processes involved in decision-making and the overall transparency within the organization.
Details regarding the scope or timeline of the potential independent governance review were not provided. The specific nature of the criticisms leveled against the “FIFA Forward Enterprise” project also remains unelaborated beyond general concerns about decision-making processes and transparency. The contractor or entity responsible for the “FIFA Forward Enterprise” project was not specified in the information available. Similarly, the precise outcomes or next steps following the backlash and Infantino’s acknowledgement are pending further details.
Story summarized from the original created by Carlos Rodríguez, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.
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