Breaking
ARSatellite images reveal severe damage that led to a vital Saudi oil pipeline stopping workINTLAt least 21 killed as war-damaged building collapses in GazaRUA plane arrived in Germany to evacuate diplomats from the Russian Consulate General in BonnKRYemen's Houthi rebels claim to have shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jetCNHong Kong police arrest man following discovery of woman's body in Chai WanBRMore than 70 women were kept in private prison and tortured with punishments and sedatives in a clinic in ParanáBRJewelry store robbery in Goiânia ends with four deadARThe 20th Asian Games kick off in JapanFRHamas-Israel war and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineriesITHacker group declares violation of Italian law enforcement systemsARSatellite images reveal severe damage that led to a vital Saudi oil pipeline stopping workINTLAt least 21 killed as war-damaged building collapses in GazaRUA plane arrived in Germany to evacuate diplomats from the Russian Consulate General in BonnKRYemen's Houthi rebels claim to have shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jetCNHong Kong police arrest man following discovery of woman's body in Chai WanBRMore than 70 women were kept in private prison and tortured with punishments and sedatives in a clinic in ParanáBRJewelry store robbery in Goiânia ends with four deadARThe 20th Asian Games kick off in JapanFRHamas-Israel war and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineriesITHacker group declares violation of Italian law enforcement systems
NewsgatherNewsgather
All StoriesWorldSportsFinanceTechScience
Sign In
All StoriesWorldSportsFinanceTechScienceHealthCultureClimatePoliticsSpace
NewsgatherNewsgather

Real-time global news intelligence. Curated by humans, powered by data.

Sections

All StoriesWorldSportsFinanceTechScience

More

HealthCultureClimatePoliticsSpace

Company

AboutEditorial StandardsAdvertisingCareersPressContact

©️ 2026 Newsgather. A product by All Software 24. All rights reserved.

Privacy PolicyCookie PolicyImprintTerms of UseContent and Editorial PolicyRemoval RequestDelete Your AccountAdvertising PolicyContact
Back|FIFA to review withdrawn 'Forward Enterprise' proposal following criticism
FIFA to review withdrawn 'Forward Enterprise' proposal following criticism
Developing
Al Jazeera·2 hours ago·Sports·2 min read

FIFA to review withdrawn 'Forward Enterprise' proposal following criticism

Quick Look

FIFA announced it will present a review of the abandoned 'FIFA Forward Enterprise' proposal to its Council after Danish football chief Jesper Moller criticized the organization's lack of transparency regarding the scrapped commercial project.

AI-generated summary

Why It Matters

FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposed selling a 20 percent stake in World Cup events to outside investors, which faced significant backlash from major confederations.

Font size

FIFA said on Thursday that a review of the withdrawn FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal would be presented to the world football body’s Council, after Denmark’s football chief Jesper Moller criticised the lack of answers regarding the abandoned project.

Last week, Moller criticised world football’s governing body for declining to answer what he described as “critical questions” at a Legal Committee meeting about the scrapped proposal, launched by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, to sell commercial stakes in tournaments to outside investors.

“FIFA Standing Committees advise and assist the FIFA Council in their respective fields in line with FIFA’s Statutes and Governance Regulations,” FIFA told the Reuters news agency in a statement.

“As previously communicated, a review of the withdrawn FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal will be presented to the FIFA Council.”

The FIFA Council comprises 37 members, including President Infantino, eight vice-presidents and 28 members elected by FIFA’s member associations.

Infantino’s proposal to sell a 20 percent stake in the World Cup and other FIFA events triggered a global backlash, with UEFA, the AFC and CONCACAF among the confederations calling for changes to FIFA’s leadership structure. The possibility of a no-confidence vote against Infantino was also discussed.

Several European national associations have since withdrawn support for Infantino’s re-election bid, with Greek Football Association President Makis Gagatsis and former Germany national team Director Oliver Bierhoff joining UEFA’s push for change in FIFA’s leadership on Tuesday, underscoring a united European front.

However, multiple sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters that the FIFA president retains sufficient backing to secure another term, meaning opponents will need to shift strategy and focus on curbing his powers.

The FIFA presidential election is scheduled for March 18, 2027, in Rabat, where Infantino will seek a fourth term in office.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • FIFA Council will review the withdrawn FFE proposal.

    Very likely · Within months

  • Gianni Infantino will seek a fourth term in March 2027.

    Very likely · Within years

Open Questions

  • ?What specific details will the FIFA Council review contain?
  • ?Will European associations formalize a challenger for the 2027 election?

Related Topics

People
Organizations
Places
Topics
This article was originally published by Al Jazeera.

Quick Look

FIFA announced it will present a review of the abandoned 'FIFA Forward Enterprise' proposal to its Council after Danish football chief Jesper Moller criticized the organization's lack of transparency regarding the scrapped commercial project.

AI-generated summary

Story signals

News tone
Sensitive
Emotional intensity
High
News value
Moderate
Global impact
Global
Urgency
Developing
Follow-up likelihood
Very likely
Relevance window
Weeks

Source & Reliability

Source
Al Jazeera
Story type
Hard news
Source quality
Full
Published
2 hours ago

Related Stories

More on this topic
Germany's goalkeeper search: Jürgen Klopp's options after Manuel Neuer's retirement
Developing·1 hour ago

Germany's goalkeeper search: Jürgen Klopp's options after Manuel Neuer's retirement

Following Manuel Neuer's retirement, Germany's national football team faces a goalkeeper vacancy. Coach Jürgen Klopp must choose between veteran options like Oliver Baumann and Marc-André ter Stegen, or younger prospects like Jonas Urbig and Noah Atubolu.

Deutsche Welle
4 min read
Richard Sykes to resign as Middlesex chair following pressure from former players
Developing·7 hours ago

Richard Sykes to resign as Middlesex chair following pressure from former players

Richard Sykes is set to resign as chair of Middlesex County Cricket Club after three years following pressure from former players, adding to ongoing leadership and governance challenges at the club.

Guardian Sport
2 min read
Arch Manning Apologizes for Laughing at AI-Generated Video Depicting Coach Striking Reporter
Developing·13 hours ago

Arch Manning Apologizes for Laughing at AI-Generated Video Depicting Coach Striking Reporter

University of Texas quarterback Arch Manning apologized on social media after facing backlash for laughing at an AI-generated video showing head coach Steve Sarkisian striking ESPN reporter Holly Rowe. Manning acknowledged his comments were hurtful and expressed regret, particularly to Rowe, who confirmed she accepted his apology following a private conversation. The incident occurred after Texas's 24-23 win over Ohio State.

The Independent World
2 min read
Alexander Ovechkin's political ties and return to the NHL
Sports·yesterday

Alexander Ovechkin's political ties and return to the NHL

Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin is back on the ice in the US for his 22nd NHL season after appearing in a video promoting Russia's ruling party, United Russia, renewing focus on his long-standing support for Vladimir Putin.

Deutsche Welle
3 min read
Alex Ovechkin Appears in United Russia Campaign Ad Amid Ukraine War
Developing·yesterday

Alex Ovechkin Appears in United Russia Campaign Ad Amid Ukraine War

NHL star Alex Ovechkin, the league's all-time leading goalscorer, appeared in a campaign ad for Russia's United Russia party alongside pro-Putin figures including Sergey Lavrov and Margarita Simonyan, as he prepares for the new hockey season.

Guardian Sport
1 min read
Uganda reverses withdrawal from Invictus Games after King Charles intervention
Developing·yesterday

Uganda reverses withdrawal from Invictus Games after King Charles intervention

Uganda announced it will reverse its withdrawal from Prince Harry's Invictus Games after King Charles III intervened, following a phone call between Uganda's chief of defence forces and the King's private secretary, who conveyed the monarch's approval for Uganda's participation despite earlier concerns over the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's status as private citizens.

The Independent World
2 min read
More on this topic
fifa
gianni infantino
jesper moller
fifa
Jesper Moller
Gianni Infantino
Makis Gagatsis
Oliver Bierhoff
FIFA
UEFA
AFC
CONCACAF
Rabat
gianni infantino
jesper moller
football governance
fifa forward enterprise
fifa
fifa