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Danish FA Accuses FIFA of Evading Legal Committee Inquiries
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Core Event
At a FIFA Legal Committee meeting, Danish Football Association (DBU) President Jesper Moller said the governing body avoided answering “critical questions” about its abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise plan to sell commercial stakes in tournaments. Moller expressed surprise that the proposal was omitted from the agenda and argued that the committee should have examined the legal aspects. He called the episode “completely unacceptable” and urged a change in FIFA’s leadership.
Background: Infantino’s Commercial-Stake Proposal
In early 2026, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced a plan to commercialise tournament rights, prompting widespread criticism. After internal backlash, FIFA abandoned the proposal and issued an apology to member associations, yet the episode sparked a “fundamental crisis of confidence” among several national federations. The DBU has pledged to identify a “credible alternative” for the 2027 presidential election.
Official Statements from Jesper Moller
- “I naturally used the meeting to ask a number of critical questions about the process, which I still consider to have been deeply problematic,” — Jesper Moller, president
- “We will continue to push for answers and I am confident that we will get to the bottom of this completely unacceptable matter,” — Jesper Moller, president
- “I will continue working closely with my European colleagues to find a candidate who can command a majority. There is no trust in Infantino and FIFA’s leadership,” — Jesper Moller, president
International Backlash and Shifting Support
Continental bodies—including UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and CONCACAF—have called for leadership change at FIFA. In recent weeks, the French Football Federation and Austria’s OFB announced they will not back Infantino’s re-election, citing the recent developments and altered “framework conditions.” Their statements reflect a growing coalition of European associations questioning Infantino’s suitability.
What’s Next
The FIFA presidential election is scheduled for March 18, 2027 in Rabat. As the election approaches, the DBU and its European partners will continue to promote an alternative candidate, arguing that the current administration has lost the trust of member associations.