FIFA Congress Approves Extensive Statutory Reforms

© Sputnik / Alexander Vilf / Go to the mediabankThe Extraordinary FIFA Congress is currently underway in Zurich, with one of its aims being the election of the new FIFA president.
The Extraordinary FIFA Congress is currently underway in Zurich, with one of its aims being the election of the new FIFA president. - Sputnik International
Subscribe
The FIFA reforms, supported by 179 of the 207 member associations at the Congress, were based on proposals made by the 2016 FIFA Reform Committee late last year, and the subsequent recommendations put before the Congress by the Executive Committee.

ZURICH (Sputnik) — FIFA member associations approved on Friday a package of landmark reforms aimed at major improvements in the football governing body, including reforms on decision-making, human rights' aspects and monitoring of the activity of FIFA senior officials.

The Extraordinary FIFA Congress is currently underway in Zurich, with one of its aims being the election of the new FIFA president.

"This will create a system of stronger governance and greater diversity that will give football a strong foundation on which to thrive. It will help to restore trust in our organization. And it will deter future wrongdoing," acting FIFA President Issa Hayatou said in a statement.

This file photo taken on June 3, 2015 shows FIFA employees entering the FIFA headquarters in Zurich - Sputnik International
FIFA Dismisses Cayman Islands Rep Amid Ongoing Criminal Investigations
The reforms, supported by 179 of the 207 member associations at the Congress, were based on proposals made by the 2016 FIFA Reform Committee late last year, and the subsequent recommendations put before the Congress by the Executive Committee.

The reforms include separation between political and management functions of the FIFA Council, FIFA presidency term limits, stricter supervision during the Council members' elections, and enhanced control for money flows within the body.

Newsfeed
0
To participate in the discussion
log in or register
loader
Chats
Заголовок открываемого материала