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Concacaf Rejects FIFA's Commercial Plan, Calls for Better Governance
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Concacaf Rejects FIFA's Commercial Plan, Calls for Better Governance

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The North and Central American football confederation (Concacaf) has rejected FIFA's offer to sell a 20% stake in a new commercial venture.
  • Concacaf called for greater transparency and better governance within FIFA, urging the organization to focus on existing funds to improve football.
  • While European teams plan to boycott FIFA events over the proposal, Concacaf will not join the boycott but has made its opposition clear.

The North and Central American football confederation (Concacaf) has publicly rejected FIFA's controversial plan to sell a 20% stake in a new commercial company to investors. Concacaf, whose members include the 2026 World Cup hosts USA, Canada, and Mexico, stated that discussions highlighted the need for greater transparency and good governance within the global football body.

In a statement, Concacaf urged FIFA's leadership to explore how existing funds could be better utilized to advance the sport. The confederation also emphasized that all FIFA matters should be handled through proper channels. Victor Montagliani, president of Concacaf and a FIFA vice-president, is leading these efforts.

Discussions highlighted the need for greater transparency and good governance.

— Concacaf statementExplaining the confederation's reasoning for rejecting FIFA's proposal.

This move comes as FIFA seeks to establish a new commercial entity, a proposal that has drawn strong criticism from the European football confederation, UEFA. UEFA has called for a boycott of FIFA-sanctioned tournaments until the plans are withdrawn. Concacaf, however, has opted not to join the boycott, choosing instead to formally reject FIFA's offer and voice its concerns directly.

They also ask that all matters in FIFA go through the proper channels.

— Concacaf statementFurther detailing the confederation's demands for FIFA's operational procedures.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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