FIFA has issued a firm response to the mounting backlash surrounding its controversial World Cup spin-off proposal. The governing body recently released a public statement attempting to clear up what it described as “incorrect media reports” that disrupted the planned consultation process.
Insisting that it is not trying to sell football, FIFA reaffirmed its commitment to a democratic process, stressing that media reports have mischaracterised its plans for football.
The governing body added that if the proposal fails to secure majority support, commercial operations will remain completely unchanged.
It read, “Nobody is selling football. This is not something FIFA would ever entertain.
The commercial value created would be shared among all 211 MAs, enabling each MA to make meaningful investments in football in their respective countries.
Everyone has the right to express their opposition and to seek further clarification but no single entity can claim to represent all 211 MAs around the world.
Each MA should be allowed to review the proposal and have a say in shaping their own future. These are the democratic principles of FIFA.
Without the support of the majority of MAs, FIFA’s commercial activities would remain unchanged. FFE would not be established.”
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