Statement attributable to the FIFA President
The FIFA Forward Enterprise project was intended to provide a basis for further strengthening our FIFA Member Associations and our sport worldwide, especially in those countries where support is most needed. And more so, as we said from the outset, to do this only if a majority of the FIFA Member Associations were in support and always subject to a consultation process with them, the FIFA Council, the Confederations and wider stakeholders.
Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions of a nature that, regardless of the level of support, are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the first place.
Our purpose has always been - and will always be - to unite and improve.
As a result, this proposal will not proceed.
Moving forward, my intent is to bring all interested parties back together in the coming days and weeks in the spirit of shared interest in our game, and with the objective to continue growing football everywhere, particularly in those countries that mostly need our support.
🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Gianni Infantino is FORCED to WITHDRAW the World Cup sell-off plan.
"The FIFA Forward Enterprise project was intended to provide a basis for further strengthening our FIFA Member Associations and our sport worldwide, especially in those countries where support is most needed. And more so, as we said from the outset, to do this only if a majority of the FIFA Member Associations were in support and always subject to a consultation process with them, the FIFA Council, the Confederations and wider stakeholders.
"Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions of a nature that, regardless of the level of support, are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the first place.
"Our purpose has always been - and will always be - to unite and improve. As a result, this proposal will not proceed. Moving forward, my intent is to bring all interested parties back together in the coming days and weeks in the spirit of shared interest in our game, and with the objective to continue growing football everywhere, particularly in those countries that mostly need our support."
We have the votes. 55 of the from UEFA and now CONCACAF with its 41 nations have joined ranks.
when ever you want to serve his head @FIFAcom we are waiting.
Statement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 National AssociationStatement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 National AssociationStatement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 National AssociationStatement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 National Associations
Statement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 National AssociationStatement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 National AssociationStatement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 National AssociationStatement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 National Associations
@Marivsz_Riv Always looking forward to hearing what new direction and soundscape you create.
If it anyhing like «love, fear and the time machine» it will be a happy day. I dont think any pices of music has lifted me up more then that has over the years since its release.
@TheAthleticFC Now why oh why could it have taken FIFA this long to do this....oh it woudnt have anything to do with the shit show that is Infantino and his blatent corrupt take over attemp of football.
🚨🚨| BREAKING: FIFA have opened 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 against Argentina over the Falklands banner displayed at the 2026 World Cup. ⚖️🇦🇷
Two Argentina players also face allegations of assault during the World Cup final against Spain.
UEFA will hold an emergency meeting (first called by @RobHarris) on Thursday to discuss Gianni Infantino's FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, which would see FIFA's commercial and operational arms merged into a private-equity funded body.
Infantino wrote to all 211 Member Associations giving them a September 19 deadline to back the project, and offering a $40m payment as an incentive for doing so.
UEFA has responded with another strong statement:
"Today we have learned of FIFA’s deadline to associations to support their proposals or have the one-off payout offer withdrawn. This says everything you need to know about this plan.
"But having held discussions with many stakeholders across the game, UEFA knows there is significant and growing opposition to FIFA’s scheme.
"FIFA cannot continue to use our sport to enrich themselves and their friends. We can grow the game correctly. It’s time to prioritise associations, clubs, leagues, players and fans."
As revealed on @talkSPORT, there is movement within UEFA to find a candidate to run against Gianni Infantino at the next election in March. November 18 is the deadline.
Germany, Norway, Belgium and Spain are four of a growing number of federations keen to ensure Infantino doesn't stand unopposed.
Infantino points to having backing from 200+ of FIFA's 211 members, but letters of endorsement can be transferred. The English FA's letter was sent before the World Cup.
A senior UEFA source has told @talkSPORT that failure for Infantino to ratify his new FFE plans "would constitute a clear vote of no confidence extending far beyond the proposal alone".
The backlash has been compared by some within UEFA to the ill-fated European Super League launch, but FIFA sources stress several confederations are angered only by the lack of consultation and have not rejected the idea.
BREAKING: UEFA raise the criticism against Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off, saying "FIFA cannot continue to use our sport to enrich themselves and their friends."
UEFA says there is "significant and growing opposition to FIFA’s scheme."
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