👔 France calls emergency talks with European football over FIFA plan | OneFootball

The French government has confirmed that an emergency meeting of Europe’s football governing bodies will be held this Wednesday to analyze FIFA’s intention to open its commercial activities to private investors.

Sports Minister Marina Ferrari announced it in a statement on X titled "Football is not for sale."

Ferrari describes Gianni Infantino’s plan as a "major shift" that raises "extremely serious questions" about the governance and future of world football.

The minister argues that, faced with a project that could transform the balance of the sport, it is essential for European stakeholders to speak "with one voice." She adds that a change of this magnitude cannot be decided without transparency or consultation with football federations and stakeholders.

Ferrari also maintains that football governance cannot be decided "behind closed doors" or guided solely by financial interests. 

The French government warns that it will be "especially vigilant" regarding the project’s development and is demanding transparent and democratic governance. Ferrari closes her statement with a warning: "No red line can be crossed."

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