Premier League and La Liga lead FIFA reform calls after 'exploitative' plan

Europe's top leagues, from England, Spain, Italy and Germany, add pressure on Gianni Infantino after World Cup plan. The Premier League and three other top European leagues have called for governance reform of FIFA, following Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.

Its collaboration with Europe's other leading leagues adds to the growing pressure on Infantino, who plans to stand for re-election despite losing the support of many national federations over his controversial plan to sell profits in the World Cup through a commercial subsidiary. "Football's longstanding foundations have, in recent years, been threatened by a fundamental governance problem," the statement said.

Infantino commits to 'doing what is right for the game' while FIFA president In the face ofcontinued ‌criticismof his leadership at FIFA, Infantino posted on social ⁠media Thursday that ⁠he is ready to embrace discussions with member nations about reforms in the organisation.