German politician, journalist and football administrator, president of the DFB
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent external review of FIFA’s governance and a structured consultation with confederations and member associations. The move follows backlash to the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise plan and amid calls for leadership changes ahead of Infantino’s re-election bid.
Germany has exited the World Cup in the last-32 after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay. Julian Nagelsmann has stepped down; Jurgen Klopp is set to discuss replacing him. The German Football Association will pursue talks with Klopp while weighing the team's need for structural change to reclaim form.
Germany has appointed Jürgen Klopp as head coach through the 2030 World Cup, with a squad-wide overhaul and a new coaching team around Klopp. The move follows a disappointing World Cup exit and Nagelsmann’s resignation, and Klopp will lead Germany for Euro 2028 and the 2030 tournament.
FIFA has scrapped the Forward Enterprises plan after mounting opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC and member associations. Infantino’s private venture faced resignations and internal criticism, leading FIFA to terminate the project and reaffirm a commitment to open consultation.
FIFA Council members are pushing for an independent review of the FFE sell-off and the Balogun controversy as calls for full document disclosure intensify ahead of the 15 October council meeting in Zurich.