Europe's top leagues demand FIFA reform in joint statement
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The Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga and Serie A published a joint statement on Friday demanding urgent governance reform at FIFA, with Sky News reporting that the leagues called the current model “not fit for purpose.” The pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino has mounted over the past two months following the collapse of his FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, which proposed selling stakes in FIFA competitions, including the World Cup. Infantino has sent letters to all 211 member associations calling for dialogue on reforms, saying he has received “positive messages” from around the world. He insists he is “determined and committed” to doing “what is right for football” and plans to stand for re-election in March. According to The Japan Times, one possible outcome is a governance compromise under which Infantino remains in office but gives up some power. Kicker described the situation as “one of the biggest abuses of power,” while noting that the leagues' letter focuses mainly on structural problems within the organization.
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Outlets: 19. Countries: 11. Facts in the shared core: 5.
Publication timeline
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Sky Sports (outlet profile)
'Exploitative ideas' - Top leagues criticise Infantino and call for FIFA reform. A joint statement from Europe's top leagues has hit out at "exploitative ideas" pushed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino and called for "…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Gianni Infantino vows to do ‘what is right for the game’ amid calls for Fifa chief to quit. Infantino has indicated that he has no intention of stepping down as Fifa president
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La Patilla (outlet profile)
Gianni Infantino: Espero recibir comentarios de todos para debatir reformas en la Fifa.   Gianni Infantino, presidente de la FIFA, declaró este jueves que espera “con interés recibir comentarios” del Co…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Gianni Infantino sends defiant Instagram message to critics
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ANSA Sport (outlet profile)
Fifa: Infantino, "riforme in prossimo Consiglio, mai stato così determinato". Il presidente in visita a Gedda parla della lettera alle 211 Federazioni
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
Infantino looks set to stay, but FIFA faces a new war over power
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GB News (outlet profile)
Fifa President Gianni Infantino insists he is 'determined and committed' to doing 'what is right for football'. Fifa President Gianni Infantino insisted he is "determined and committed" to doing "what is right for footb…
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Sky News (outlet profile)
Premier League in joint call for FIFA reform amid Infantino crisis. The Premier League and three of its top European counterparts will on Friday issue a joint call for urgent governance reform at FIFA amid the crisis en…
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Sky Sports (outlet profile)
Premier League in joint call for FIFA reform amid Infantino crisis. The Premier League and three of its top European counterparts will on Friday issue a joint call for urgent governance reform at FIFA amid the crisis en…
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Aristegui Noticias (outlet profile)
SIGA establece pruebas de credibilidad para la revisión de gobernanza de la FIFA. Para Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros, cofundador y director ejecutivo global de Alianza Global para la Integridad Deportiva (SIGA), "la prueba…
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La Nación (outlet profile)
Gianni Infantino mandó una carta con un mensaje conciliador a las 211 asociaciones de la FIFA. Busca aplacar el conflicto con la UEFA y abrir a todos los países el proceso de toma de decisiones
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Коммерсантъ (outlet profile)
Sky News: три лиги Европы выступят с требованием к руководству FIFA. Английская премьер-лига, немецкая Бундеслига, испанская Ла Лига и итальянская Серия А готовят совместное заявление с требованием провести срочную рефо…
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The Japan Times (outlet profile)
Infantino looks set to stay, but FIFA faces a new war over power. One outcome could be a governance compromise under which Gianni Infantino remains in office but gives up some power.
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ТАСС (outlet profile)
Sky Sports: ведущие лиги Европы готовят заявление о призыве к реформам в ФИФА. Лиги опубликуют заявление, требующее более широких консультаций по ключевым вопросам
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Российская газета (outlet profile)
Ведущие европейские футбольные лиги готовят демарш против ФИФА. Руководство четырех крупнейших национальных чемпионатов Европы - Англии, Германии, Италии и Испании - объединяет усилия для борьбы с текущей политикой Межд…
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Kicker (outlet profile)
"Einer der größten Machtmissbräuche": Europas Topligen kontra Infantino. Nächste Runde im Kampf um die Macht im Weltfußball: Nun begehren die Bosse der vier Spitzenligen gegen FIFA-Präsident Infantino auf. Ihr Brief ben…
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Lenta.ru (outlet profile)
Четыре ведущие европейские лиги призвали реформировать ФИФА
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Marca (Fútbol) (outlet profile)
Bundesliga, LaLiga, Serie A y Premier piden a FIFA un cambio profundo en su modelo de gobernanza.  Las cuatro grandes ligas europeas reclaman una mayor participación de clubes, jugadores y competiciones en las…
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Asharq Al-Awsat (outlet profile)
Europe's Top Leagues Add to Pressure on Infantino by Calling for FIFA Reform
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RMC Sport (outlet profile)
"Un problème de gouvernance fondamental": la Liga, la Bundesliga, la Premier League et la Serie A demandent une réforme de la Fifa. Dans un communiqué conjoint publié ce vendredi, les ligues de football anglaise, espagn…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Premier League brands Fifa governance ‘not fit for purpose’ as it demands major overhaul. Gianni Infantino has faced intense scrutiny in recent weeks but still plans to stand to be re-elected as Fifa president in March
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Ouest-France (outlet profile)
Crise à la Fifa : quatre championnats majeurs mettent à nouveau la pression sur l’instance. Quatre des meilleures ligues du monde ont décidé de prendre position en réponse à la crise traversée par la Fifa. Elles réclame…
Factual core
- The call for reform comes amid a crisis engulfing FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
- Four leading European football leagues called for reforms of FIFA.
- The joint statement demands an urgent reform of the FIFA governance system.
- FIFA is facing a new conflict over power.
- Infantino made his comments after meeting with Saudi dignitaries in Saudi Arabia.