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Infantino open to an independent FIFA governance review after backlash over failed project

MEXICO CITY — FIFA President Gianni Infantino has indicated he'd be open to an independent review of its governance system and signaled a willingness to consider reforms. Facing intense scrutiny and criticism following the failure of the " FIFA Forward Enterprise " (FFE) project, Infantino sent a letter on Monday outlining this proposal to all FIFA Council members and the 211 member associations ahead of the next FIFA Council meeting scheduled for Oct.

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Scoop News DeskKiro · Published Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 12:29 AM UTCUpdated Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 2:39 AM UTC

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In March 2027, the 56-year-old FIFA chief will run for office for a fourth time, while any prospective rivals have until Nov.

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