FIFA, the international governing body of football, is facing increasing calls for an independent review of its decision-making process following the controversial proposal by President Gianni Infantino to allow private investors to hold a 20% stake in a new business entity known as Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE). This plan, which aimed to manage commercial operations for major FIFA events like the men’s and women’s World Cups, was abandoned after facing strong opposition from several football confederations. The proposal sparked widespread criticism and was ultimately rejected by three continental football bodies, including UEFA, the European governing body, which threatened to boycott FIFA tournaments unless the plan was scrapped. UEFA had initially withdrawn its boycott threat in late August but confirmed it was working to find a credible alternative candidate to challenge Infantino in the upcoming FIFA presidential election. The European body also requested an independent review of the decision-making process behind the FFE proposal, citing a "loss of confidence" in Infantino. In response, FIFA’s global players’ union, FIFA Forward (FIFPro), and its European arm supported the call for an independent review, emphasizing the need to prevent any single office from acting unilaterally in the future. They also urged the formal inclusion of player, club, and league representatives in FIFA’s decision-making structure. FIFA announced on 5 August that it would review the FFE process, though it did not specify who would conduct the review or provide further details. In its announcement, FIFA stated that all actions taken were in compliance with its regulatory framework, seemingly attempting to pre-empt any potential findings of wrongdoing. Meanwhile, a report published by FIFPro on Monday outlined how football’s financial value is generated, arguing that the infrastructure supporting the sport’s global workforce should not be treated as a sellable asset. FIFA had previously listed the FFE at a valuation of $20 billion, but UEFA later referred to this figure as "fraudulently off-market" in legal filings in an American court. Despite mounting pressure, Infantino has stated he intends to run for a fourth term as FIFA president in the upcoming election. He recently made a rare public appearance at the Under-20 Women’s World Cup, where he remained non-committal about his future amid growing calls for him to step down. The situation remains under close scrutiny, with FIFA’s leadership and governance practices continuing to be a topic of debate within the global football community.