Federations back Infantino after FIFA Forward Enterprise pull‑back

In the last few hours, national football federations across several continents publicly voiced their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino after he decided to withdraw the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, a plan that had sparked debate within the sport’s governing body. The statements were issued Al the federations, underscoring a shared desire for unity.

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation, led by President Fouzi Lekjaa, called the move "acertada" and said it strengthens cohesion among member associations while protecting recent development gains in Africa. Lekjaa added that the decision safeguards the progress achieved through FIFA’s development programmes.

The Qatar Football Association echoed the sentiment, noting that although the proposal contained positive elements, prioritising the unity of world football was the correct course. The Qatari body reaffirmed its backing of Infantino’s work to continue global sport development.

The Kuwait Football Association, headed by Sheikh Ahmad Al‑Youssef Al‑Sabah, argued that any reform must meet the needs of national associations and preserve programmes that support infrastructure, governance and technical training. Sheikh Ahmad described Infantino’s stance as a "responsible approach" that puts affiliated federations at the centre of decisions.

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The United Arab Emirates Football Association also welcomed the decision. Its president, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, said abandoning the project protects the interests of the international football community and urged that future proposals be examined jointly to foster growth without harming institutional unity.

The Football Federation of Bhutan highlighted that Infantino demonstrated true leadership by favouring consensus over commercial interest, stressing that the strength of world football lies in solidarity among its members rather than purely economic value. Bhutan pledged to stay engaged in future discussions on sustainable projects.

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Sri Lanka’s Football Federation praised Infantino’s dialogic profile, stating the withdrawal reflects FIFA’s commitment to an inclusive consultation process. The Sri Lankan body reaffirmed its support for Infantino’s vision of using football as a tool to unite people, strengthen alliances and consolidate solidarity among all member associations.

Collectively, the communiqués from Marruecos, Qatar, Kuwait, Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Bután and Sri Lanka illustrate broad regional backing for Infantino’s decision. The federations highlighted the essential role of FIFA Forward programmes in financing infrastructure, improving governance and advancing technical capacity, and they agreed that preserving these initiatives is vital for sustainable development. This international endorsement reinforces Infantino’s political standing within FIFA and signals a unified front for the future of global football. Al QUE LA DE La En