FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he is open to discussions over reforms to the organization’s governance. Multiple outlets report that he sets out his position in a letter to FIFA’s 211 member associations, proposing steps aimed at changing how major decisions are made.
According to reports, Infantino proposes an independent review of FIFA’s decision-making and how decisions are reached, including clarifying who has input on major initiatives. Some outlets also describe this as including consultation with member associations to strengthen decision-making processes, such as the role of the FIFA president.
Several sources link the reform message to the fallout from controversy during and after the 2022 World Cup period, including backlash over Infantino’s proposal to sell a stake in the tournament to private investors. While outlets agree on the broad reform and review elements, they differ in emphasis—some foreground the independent review, others stress consultation, and others highlight the recent calls for boycott and broader governance concerns. None of the reports indicate Infantino has stepped down; one source specifically notes he does not offer to quit.
