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FIFPRO Europe Demands FIFA Governance Reforms After Project Halt

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 10:24 PM UTC · How we work

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FIFPRO Europe demanded FIFA governance reforms after the Forward Enterprise project was abandoned on September 14, 2026.
It called for an independent review of the FIFA Council’s executive decision-making process.
The union wants players, clubs and leagues to have a formal governance role alongside national federations.
European clubs supplied 856 players at the 2026 World Cup, valued at €16.9 billion, 94% of total player value.

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FIFPRO Europe demanded FIFA governance reforms after the Forward Enterprise project was abandoned on September 14, 2026.
It called for an independent review of the FIFA Council’s executive decision-making process.
The union wants players, clubs and leagues to have a formal governance role alongside national federations.
European clubs supplied 856 players at the 2026 World Cup, valued at €16.9 billion, 94% of total player value.