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FIFPRO Europe demands FIFA governance overhaul after investment plan collapse
European players' union FIFPRO Europe has called for sweeping reforms to FIFA's decision-making structures, citing serious governance failures exposed by the world football body's shelved investment proposal.
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FIFPRO Europe on Monday demanded structural changes to how FIFA operates, arguing that the collapse of the international federation's investment scheme revealed critical weaknesses in global football governance.
The players' union contended that FIFA's handling of the now-abandoned proposal demonstrated problematic decision-making processes that could undermine the sport's integrity and stakeholder representation. The failed initiative highlighted the need for greater accountability and transparency within the world body's institutional framework.
The call for reform comes as FIFA faces mounting scrutiny over governance practices. FIFPRO Europe's intervention underscores growing pressure from player representatives for substantive changes to how the federation manages major policy decisions and financial matters affecting international football.
The union's position reflects broader concerns among football stakeholders about ensuring FIFA's decision-making structures adequately represent and protect the interests of players, clubs, and leagues across Europe and beyond.