Gianni Infantino has summoned senior leaders to an executive meeting on Wednesday following renewed criticism of his proposal to dispose of FIFA‘s commercial and event operations. The convening comes after several federations and stakeholders expressed concern about the implications of transferring core commercial functions to an external entity.
The agenda for the meeting, called by Infantino, centers on the contested plan to sell or spin off the organisation’s commercial and event-management arms. Officials said the discussion will focus on legal, financial and governance considerations tied to any structural change, as well as the potential impact on existing contracts for tournaments, broadcasters and sponsors.
Representatives from member associations and senior executives are expected to attend the session, which will address both the mechanics of the proposal and the formal process required for approval. FIFA statutes prescribe internal review steps and member consultation before any decisive move on core operational assets, and those procedures are understood to be part of Wednesday’s briefings.
Criticism of the plan has centred on concerns about transparency, long-term control of event rights and the potential effects on smaller football associations that rely on revenue distributions. While proponents argue commercial realignment could modernise revenue generation, opponents have sought clearer assurances about governance safeguards and how proceeds would be allocated.
The governing body has not released detailed documentation publicly ahead of the meeting, and outcomes were not available immediately after the convocation was announced. Delegates and observers will be watching for any statements from Infantino or FIFA in the days following the meeting that outline next steps or provide a timetable for formal proposals and votes.
