Four of Europe’s major domestic leagues—England’s Premier League, Spain’s La Liga, Italy’s Serie A and Germany’s Bundesliga—issue a public call for urgent changes to FIFA governance, saying the current system is “not fit for purpose.” The leagues add that reforms must go beyond “surface-level” fixes as Gianni Infantino prepares to seek a fourth term as FIFA president.
The outlets frame the pressure as part of a wider backlash after FIFA’s handling of a World Cup-related sell-off, which has drawn criticism for governance and decision-making failures. The leagues argue FIFA should have more meaningful input from stakeholders and raise concerns about what they describe as “expansionism.” Inside World Football also reports that the statement highlights the need for genuinely independent ethics, financial oversight, and electoral bodies, pointing to structural changes made under Infantino, including moves that reduced the autonomy of certain independently appointed components.
While the Guardian focuses on the political dynamics around Infantino’s proposed governance review and the apparent resistance from some within FIFA, Inside World Football emphasizes specific institutional reforms the leagues want, including stronger independence and oversight mechanisms.
