ItalyThe Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has called for an international summit in Amsterdam without FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who is currently under scrutiny after UEFA reportedly plans to file a complaint against him. The KNVB argues that FIFA needs a 'new leadership starting in 2027' and that simply replacing the president would not be enough. While they had supported Infantino’s re-election in 2023 based on his commitments to good governance, human rights, sustainability, and international cooperation, they now claim their trust has been lost. They criticize the concentration of power around Infantino and the lack of separation between his role and FIFA’s administration. The KNVB highlights the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise project as a turning point in their relationship with Infantino. They propose first defining the type of FIFA needed before selecting a new leader, emphasizing stronger governance, transparency, independent oversight, and greater investment in global football development.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the call for reform as a necessary shift toward more transparent and accountable governance, aligning with progressive values such as human rights, sustainability, and international cooperation. It emphasizes structural changes over mere leadership change, suggesting a critique of
