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The four main European leagues demand reform of Fifa governance
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The four main European leagues demand reform of Fifa governance

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The Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga are calling for a profound reform of Fifa's governance following the crisis of the commercial company project.

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Fifa is plunged into crisis following the revelation of the aborted project to create a commercial company open to private investors.

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New response. The four main European leagues (the English Premier League, the Spanish La Liga, the Italian Serie A and the German Bundesliga) called on Friday for a reform of the governance of Fifa, plunged into crisis since the revelation of the aborted project to create a commercial company open to private investors.

“A fundamental reform of governance is essential to re-establish clear statutory limits within Fifa and demonstrably guarantee that individual disciplinary files remain free from any political interference,” wrote the four leagues in a press release sent to AFP.

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  • What concrete measures will FIFA adopt?
  • What will be Fifa's response to this call?

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This article was originally published by Le Figaro Actualités.

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