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

The Premier League and three other top European leagues have called for FIFA governance reform following Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. A joint statement with leagues from Spain, Italy, and Germany accused FIFA’s president of promoting exploitative ideas instead of safeguarding the sport. Infantino, seeking re-election, faced criticism over his abandoned plan to sell 20% of FIFA’s World Cup commercial rights, which could have generated $4.2 billion. European leagues, especially the Premier League, are increasing pressure amid ongoing governance controversies.