By Prof Dr Ian Blackshaw
New Zealand Football (NZF) has announced that it has withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino and has called for an independent review of the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal.
NZF stated that;
"After careful consideration, NZF has formed the view that decisions and actions within FIFA have contributed to a breakdown in trust and increased division within international football, and that an independent review is required to restore confidence and trust.”
And added that:
"NZF believes this point in time represents an opportunity for all FIFA member associations to advocate for stronger governance, accountability and transparency which are fundamental in maintaining confidence of the administration of the global game."
The Oceania Football Confederation, of which NZF is a member, stated that it welcomed the FIFA decision to withdraw the proposal, but has neither declared nor withdrawn support for Infantino.
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