By Adegboyega Adeleye
FIFA has confirmed that a review of the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) investment proposal will be presented to the FIFA Council, following criticism over the lack of answers surrounding the controversial plan.
According to Reuters, the confirmation came after Danish Football Association president Jesper Moller criticised FIFA for failing to answer what he described as “critical questions” about the shelved proposal at a Legal Committee meeting.
“FIFA Standing Committees advise and assist the FIFA Council in their respective fields in line with FIFA’s Statutes and Governance Regulations,” FIFA told Reuters 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“As previously communicated, a review of the withdrawn FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal will be presented to the FIFA Council.”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 has 37 members, including president Gianni Infantino, eight vice-presidents and 28 members elected by FIFA’s member associations.
The FFE proposal, launched by Infantino, sought to sell commercial stakes in FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup, to outside investors.
The plan triggered widespread opposition, with UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and CONCACAF among the football bodies calling for changes to FIFA’s leadership structure.
The proposal was subsequently withdrawn following the backlash, while the fallout has continued to put pressure on Infantino ahead of the FIFA presidential election in March 2027.
Several European football associations have since withdrawn their support for Infantino’s re-election bid, while Greek FA president Makis Gagatsis and former Germany national team director Oliver Bierhoff joined UEFA’s call for a leadership change on Tuesday.
However, Reuters reported that people familiar with the discussions said Infantino retains sufficient backing to secure another term, prompting opponents to consider strategies focused on limiting his powers rather than defeating him at the ballot.
The FIFA presidential election is scheduled for March 18, 2027, in Rabat, with Infantino seeking a fourth term.
Moller had previously criticised FIFA after the FFE proposal was not placed on the agenda of the Legal Committee meeting, saying the governing body had declined to provide answers to questions surrounding the project.
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