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FIFA's Gianni Infantino considers governance reforms amid failed project criticism

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suggested he'd be open to an independent review of the organization's governance system. Infantino sent a letter on Monday to FIFA Council members and 211 member associations, proposing an external assessment of FIFA's governance framework. This follows the failure of the "FIFA Forward Enterprise" project, which faced backlash. The plan involved private investors buying shares in competitions, sparking criticism and causing some members to withdraw support.

The governance crisis comes as Infantino prepares for a fourth term starting in 2027.

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