# Infantino offers reforms as Fifa faces rebellion

> Under pressure over a failed privatisation plan, Fifa's president proposes external review and governance changes.
- Title: Infantino offers reforms as Fifa faces rebellion · BBC Sport
- Summary: Under pressure over a failed privatisation plan, Fifa's president proposes external review and governance changes. Infantino is shifting from defiance to…
- Keywords: gianni infantino, fifa, fifa forward enterprise, governance reform, world cup, uefa, concacaf, external review, presidential election, sports, Infantino, offers
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c639m2yggm1ro
- Published: 2026-09-21T19:50:57.5+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gianni infantino, fifa, fifa forward enterprise, governance reform, world cup, uefa, concacaf, external review, presidential election, sports
## Infantino proposes external review
Fifa's president has written to member associations suggesting an independent review of how the governing body operates, with recommendations for improvements.

> Over recent weeks, I have taken time to listen before writing to you
## The failed World Cup privatisation
Infantino's Fifa Forward Enterprise plan would have sold 21% stakes in World Cup and other competitions to private investors, sparking major backlash from confederations.

> did not involve relinquishing Fifa's control or authority over sporting decisions
## Uefa and Concacaf demand cash
European and North American confederations demanded Fifa pay 10 million dollars to all 211 member associations from its cash reserves.
## Criminal proceedings launched
Uefa began preparing criminal legal proceedings against Infantino at US courts over the FFE plan, demanding release of all documents.
## Critics want deeper changes
Many demanding Infantino step down also want curbs on presidential power, including single-term limits, more separation between president and administration, and greater human rights focus.
## Re-election battle looms
Infantino will stand for a fourth term in March 2027, with opponents having until November 18 to find an alternative candidate.
## A significant tone shift
After weeks of defiance, Infantino's conciliatory letter signals he may feel forced to compromise to win re-election and ease mounting pressure.
## Key takeaway

Infantino is shifting from defiance to compromise, proposing reforms to survive his re-election bid in March 2027.