Four major European leagues call for reform of FIFA governance
The Premier League, LaLiga, the Bundesliga and Serie A have asked FIFA to reform its governance in a “transparent, proportionate and inclusive” way, according to several European media outlets.
The four major European leagues have joined the call for a reform of FIFA governance. According to Europa Press, LaLiga, the Premier League, the Bundesliga and Serie A have sent a joint request to the governing body, calling for a "transparent, proportionate and inclusive" structure.
RMC Sport, for its part, describes "a fundamental governance problem", while Marca and TuttoMercatoWeb confirm that the four leagues are asking FIFA for a deep change to its governance model. L'Équipe specifies that this is a "wide-ranging reform".
A coordinated push from the leagues
According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the front opposed to FIFA's current governance system is widening and directly involves the four major European leagues. The joint move aims to secure in-depth reform of the governing body of world football.
Europa Press reports that the leagues' statement stresses the central role of national competitions: "The World Cup may be the highest expression of our sport, but football's foundations are sustained week after week, in packed stadiums and local communities, thanks to the dedication of players, supporters, clubs and leagues around the world."
Converging demands
The four leagues are calling for more transparent and inclusive governance, although the document does not specify the concrete details of the reform they want. The joint demand comes as criticism of FIFA's operations has multiplied over the past few months.
No official response from FIFA has been reported in the sources consulted.
