Top European Leagues Call for 'Fundamental' Reform of FIFA Governance

Four of Europe's top football leagues — the Premier League, the Bundesliga, La Liga and Serie A — have called for “fundamental” reform of FIFA's governance structure, according to Anadolu Agency. The leagues said the current structure is “not fit for purpose.”

The report did not specify the exact channel through which the leagues issued the statement, such as a joint letter or press release, nor did it detail the specific governance changes the leagues are seeking from world football's governing body.

Growing friction between leagues and FIFA

Anadolu Agency's report did not elaborate on what prompted the four leagues to issue the call at this particular time, nor did it include a response from FIFA to the criticism.

Disputes between top domestic leagues and FIFA over scheduling, revenue and decision-making authority have surfaced periodically in recent years, though the report did not connect this statement to any specific recent decision or event involving FIFA.

It remains unclear from the available report what concrete steps, if any, the four leagues plan to take if FIFA does not act on their call for reform, or whether other leagues or football bodies have joined the criticism.