KNVB wants different FIFA structure and to host international summit
The KNVB has publicly expressed a lack of confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino and is calling for a structural overhaul of the organization. The Dutch football association advocates for increased transparency, independent oversight, and the formal inclusion of human rights and sustainability criteria in all future FIFA operations.
The Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) has formally declared it no longer trusts FIFA president Gianni Infantino. In a vision document shared with UEFA, the Dutch football body argues that the global governing body must undergo fundamental structural changes to become more transparent, democratic, and independent. The KNVB emphasizes that FIFA should not rely on the authority of a single individual and proposes a system with clearer divisions of responsibility between the president, the council, and the congress.
To achieve these goals, the KNVB advocates for a more representative council and the integration of a youth council to empower younger generations. Furthermore, the organization insists that human rights, sustainability, and anti-discrimination efforts must become core components of all FIFA decision-making processes. This proposal comes ahead of the March 2027 FIFA congress in Rabat, where a new president is set to be elected. While the KNVB seeks reform, UEFA continues to navigate its own complex relationship with the current FIFA leadership.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
