UEFA has announced plans to conduct an independent review of FIFA’s previous financial proposals regarding the sale of future World Cup commercial rights. This decision comes amid growing friction between the European governing body and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The core of the dispute involves the 'Fifa Forward Enterprise' plan, a proposal that would have offloaded future tournament profits to a private equity firm. Critics, including UEFA leadership, argue that the deal was structured to sell these assets at a rate far below their true market value.

Following a series of crisis meetings held in Morocco, Infantino issued a written apology to FIFA’s 211 member associations, acknowledging that the proposal was a 'mistake.' However, UEFA officials have indicated that this apology has not resolved their concerns. The European body remains dissatisfied with the explanation provided and is continuing to push for Infantino’s removal from his position. As part of this ongoing pressure, UEFA intends to subject the abandoned proposal to rigorous scrutiny to determine the full extent of the financial implications and the decision-making process behind it. While the plan has been officially abandoned, the investigation signals a deepening rift within global football governance, as UEFA seeks to hold the FIFA administration accountable for what it characterizes as a significant lapse in financial stewardship.