--- title: "Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA" description: "Most outlets reported that Infantino suggested consulting member federations to reform FIFA's decision-making processes, with a focus on transparency, participation, and accountability. A few also noted the context of his proposal, such as the withdrawal of a controversial private investment plan and the potential aim to regain support. While some phrased the initiative as a proposal for an independent review, others described it more generally as an openness to talks." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/9893-infantino-says-he-is-open-to-talks-over-fifa-reform site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA sports · updated 22 Sep 2026, 9:36 PM PKT · 22 Sep 2026 · 8 articles from 6 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 6 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that Infantino suggested consulting member federations and stakeholders to reform FIFA's decision-making processes, with a focus on transparency and participation. A few also noted the context of his recent controversial proposal to introduce private investment into the World Cups, which he has since abandoned. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 22 Sep 2026 — FIFA chief proposes reforms after backlash over investment plan (1 outlet) - **BOL News** — [FIFA chief proposes reforms after backlash over investment plan](https://www.bolnews.com/football/fifa-chief-proposes-reforms-after-backlash-over-investment-plan) · 22 Sep 2026, 9:36 PM PKT > FIFA President Infantino proposes major reforms after investment plan backlash. He details a review of strategic decision-making authority in a letter to 211 member associations. ### 22 Sep 2026 — Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA (5 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Infantino suggested consulting member federations to reform FIFA's decision-making processes, with a focus on transparency, participation, and accountability. A few also noted the context of his proposal, such as the withdrawal of a controversial private investment plan and the potential aim to regain support. While some phrased the initiative as a proposal for an independent review, others described it more generally as an openness to talks. - **ARY News (English)** — [Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA](https://arynews.tv/infantino-proposes-consulting-federations-to-reform-fifa) · 22 Sep 2026, 4:46 PM PKT > The 56-year-old Swiss has come under fire since his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the men's and women's World Cups. - **Business Recorder** — [Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reform](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440654/infantino-says-he-is-open-to-talks-over-fifa-reform) · 22 Sep 2026, 12:00 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > PARIS: FIFA President ​Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent review of the world soccer body’s decision-making, in a move that could ‌help him regain support after the withdrawal of a controversial private investment plan. “First, I will ask the Council whether it wishes to commission an independent external review of FIFA’s current governance framework for major strategic initiatives an... - **The Express Tribune** — [Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2630796/infantino-proposes-consulting-federations-to-reform-fifa-1) · 22 Sep 2026, 11:28 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > He asks for the initial proposals to be considered at the council meeting - **Dunya News** — [Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reform](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Sports/974075-infantino-says-he-is-open-to-talks-over-fifa-reform) · 22 Sep 2026, 9:19 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Infantino said he would propose consultations with confederations, member associations and other stakeholders on strengthening FIFA's decision-making - **24 News HD** — [Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA](https://www.24newshd.tv/22-Sep-2026/infantino-proposes-consulting-federations-reform-fifa) · 22 Sep 2026, 12:43 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday suggested a "consultation" with the member federations to reform the world football governing body's decision-making processes, in a letter addressed to the 211 member associations, and seen by AFP. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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