Uefa gives Fifa deadline to release documents as Gianni Infantino faces scrutiny over governance
Uefa sets a deadline
European governing body Uefa has told Fifa to release key documents by 2 November. The materials concern the world governing body’s governance and decision-making. Theodoridis wrote that Fifa had not dealt with “a number of fundamental questions,” according to a letter seen by BBC Sport. Uefa also sent Fifa an eight-page document outlining its concerns.
Issues raised by Uefa
The concerns include the Fifa Forward Enterprise private investment proposal and the Fifa Peace Prize. The document also raises the case of Folarin Balogun’s suspended ban. The report does not provide Fifa’s response to Uefa’s request or say whether the documents will be released by the deadline.
Infantino’s Fifa presidency
Gianni Infantino has led Fifa since 2016 and is seeking re-election for a third time. The request from Uefa focuses on the organisation’s governance and decision-making. The deadline gives Fifa until 2 November to respond to the call for documents.
Key points
- Uefa has set 2 November as Fifa’s deadline to release key documents.
- The request concerns Fifa’s governance and decision-making.
- Uefa’s concerns include the Fifa Peace Prize and Folarin Balogun’s suspended ban.
- Gianni Infantino has been Fifa president since 2016 and is standing for re-election for a third time.