Campaign to deliver ‘biggest complaint Fifa has ever received’ launches before World Cup
The Guardian
Campaigners launch a class-action-style complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino ahead of the World Cup, citing governance issues and human rights concerns.Summary
The 'Reboot Fifa' campaign, led by FairSquare, aims to submit a comprehensive complaint to FIFA's ethics committee, accusing president Gianni Infantino of breaching ethical codes and mishandling relations with figures like Donald Trump. The campaign highlights issues such as exorbitant ticket prices, lack of transparency, and governance failures. FairSquare seeks increased auditing, separation of commercial and regulatory functions, and improved accountability. FIFA defends its reforms, citing increased investment in football development and transparency measures. The complaint has received support from the Norwegian football federation, with plans to escalate pressure post-World Cup.
(Source：The Guardian)