The football associations of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands have signed a joint statement following the latest developments within the world’s highest football governing body.
In the official document, the Nordic countries express their "serious concern about governance and decision-making at the highest level within FIFA."
The position of the northern associations aligns with the firm stance adopted by UEFA. The signatories demand binding guarantees that FIFA will not once again open its tournaments or management structure to private capital or ownership, thus safeguarding the traditional model of the global sport.
They also support the request initiated by UEFA, the AFC, and CONCACAF to carry out an external and independent audit. This investigation seeks to clarify the facts surrounding the controversial "FIFA Forward Enterprise" proposal on private investment in official competitions.
Finally, the Nordic bloc calls for a thorough review of FIFA’s institutional framework to ensure that the measures on transparency, balance of power, and accountability promised during the reforms approved in 2016 are fulfilled.
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