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Neuendorf Calls Infantino’s Reform Letter Re-election Ploy

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC · How we work

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Germany's Football Association President Bernd Neuendorf says Infantino’s reform letter is a transparent re-election ploy.
Gianni Infantino sent a letter to all 211 FIFA members proposing an independent review of decision-making.
FIFA abandoned the plan to sell a 20 percent stake in commercial rights after UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF opposition.
UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF have called for changes to FIFA’s leadership.

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Germany's Football Association President Bernd Neuendorf says Infantino’s reform letter is a transparent re-election ploy.
Gianni Infantino sent a letter to all 211 FIFA members proposing an independent review of decision-making.
FIFA abandoned the plan to sell a 20 percent stake in commercial rights after UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF opposition.
UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF have called for changes to FIFA’s leadership.