The European Leagues have criticised FIFA over a series of unilateral decisions that allegedly threaten the future of global football governance, insisting that the world football governing body must undertake sweeping reforms before introducing new competitions or expanding existing tournaments. In a statement on Wednesday, the European Leagues welcomed FIFA President Gianni Infantino's decision to abandon the controversial FIFA Football Events (FFE) proposal, which would have involved selling stakes in FIFA's commercial and event-related activities.

Gianni Infantino’s leadership of Fifa has been publicly questioned by football’s governing bodies in Europe, North and Central America and the Caribbean.

ZURICH, Aug 2 : Gianni Infantino's position as FIFA president looks untenable following his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup's commercial rights, the head of Europe's…