From the Guardian · · 1m 10s
Football Australia chair dismisses Fifa ructions as growing pains
Football Australia chair says FIFA's recent issues are 'growing pains' not a crisis.
In brief
Football Australia chair says FIFA's recent issues are 'growing pains' not a crisis. Football Australia chair Anter Isaac says FIFA's current challenges are natural adjustments rather than a crisis needing immediate leadership changes. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Football Australia chair Anter Isaac
Anter Isaac, Football Australia's chair, says it's premature to discuss backing FIFA president Gianni Infantino in upcoming elections.
“We can look at it and be unsophisticated and say, what a mess”
Fifa's recent challenges
Fifa faces criticism over World Cup privatisation push led by Infantino, with growing support from Asia, Africa and South America.
“The Swiss lawyer now enjoys backing from South America, Africa and growing chunks of Asia”
Fifa's revenue growth
Fifa's revenues have exploded in recent World Cup cycles, but systems and processes lag behind.
“Fifa’s revenues have exploded in recent World Cup cycles”
Isaac's view on process
Isaac says criticism of FIFA is about process, not intentions, with everyone wanting the best for football.
“Everyone involved in football really does want that, right?”
Asian confederation meeting
Asian Football Confederation congress meets in Tokyo this week, discussing FIFA's leadership without formal agenda.
“Fifa’s leadership and governance do not form part of the formal meeting agenda”
Fifa's next steps
Fifa must explain proposed sale of 20% commercial rights under FFE by December 16, with Infantino refusing to answer questions directly.
“Infantino listened to questions there, but declined to provide comprehensive answers”
What it means
Football Australia chair Anter Isaac says FIFA's current challenges are natural adjustments rather than a crisis needing immediate leadership changes.
