Infantino proposes external review of FIFA governance after controversy

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 21:53

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of the governing body's decision-making processes.

Infantino made the proposal in a letter to football chiefs and member nations. The move follows backlash over the summer when he proposed selling a stake in the World Cup to private investors. Infantino said he remains 'fully committed to leading FIFA' and is open to consultation on reform.

How it is being reported

• Infantino proposes an ‘independent external review’ of Fifa governanceGuardian Sport · 21 Sept, 21:15
• Infantino says he's 'open' to talks about FIFA reform in letter to football chiefsSky News · 21 Sept, 21:12
• Infantino says he is open to Fifa reformBBC News · 21 Sept, 20:50
• Embattled Gianni Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reformAl Jazeera · 21 Sept, 20:50
• Infantino says open to FIFA reform talks after World Cup controversyFrance 24 · 21 Sept, 20:47

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