Moroccan Football Chief Welcomes Withdrawal of FIFA Proposal

Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), has expressed his approval of FIFA President Gianni Infantino's decision to retract the proposed "FIFA Forward Enterprise" project. In a statement released by the FRMF, Lekjaa highlighted the significant progress in global football development, particularly in Africa, attributing it to FIFA's various development programs. He stressed that this progress is a valuable asset that needs to be protected for the benefit of all member federations.

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The progress that global football has witnessed in recent years, thanks to the development programs launched by the International Football Federation, especially in Africa, is a gain that must be preserved for the benefit of all member associations.

Despite acknowledging that the reform project, while important, had generated differing viewpoints, Lekjaa underscored the paramount importance of unity within the global football community. He described Infantino's decision as "wise," asserting that it reinforces the spirit of solidarity and cohesion among FIFA's member associations. This approach, he noted, aligns with a collaborative strategy aimed at advancing the sport worldwide.

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Despite the differences in viewpoints that this reform project, despite its importance, has raised, the unity of the football family remains a priority.

Furthermore, Lekjaa took the opportunity to reiterate his support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his ongoing initiatives to develop football on a global scale. The FRMF statement concluded by emphasizing that the unity of world football remains the guiding principle for all decisions made by the football family, reinforcing a commitment to collective progress and shared goals.

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The decision of the FIFA President is a wise decision because it enshrines the spirit of solidarity and cohesion among the member associations of the International Football Federation, within a participatory approach aimed at developing football.