Debbie Hewitt, chair of the Football Association and Fifa vice-president, has requested that Fifa president Gianni Infantino disclose all documents related to his proposed sale of a stake in the World Cup. This request comes ahead of the Fifa Council meeting scheduled for October 15, where further explanations regarding the controversial plan and the suspension of player Folarin Balogun are expected.
The FFE proposal, which aimed to create a new company for managing commercial rights, faced significant backlash and was ultimately scrapped. Hewitt's letter also calls for an independent review of the proposal's development, highlighting concerns over governance and political influence within Fifa, especially following Uefa's legal actions against Infantino regarding the matter.
Watch for the Fifa Council meeting on October 15, where Infantino's transparency and governance will be scrutinized. The outcome may influence future proposals and the relationship between Fifa and national associations, especially amid Uefa's legal actions.