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FIFA Council Set to Revise Rules on Automatic Suspensions
Proposed changes aim to block future reversals of one-match bans after a high-profile World Cup case
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Rule Amendment on the Agenda
FIFA plans to update its disciplinary procedures to stop any future reversal of automatic one-match bans. The move comes after the suspension issued to a United States forward was lifted, drawing widespread criticism over the process. The 37-member FIFA council will address the change during its first meeting since an earlier proposal on tournament rights was withdrawn.
Council Meeting Focus
The session, chaired by the FIFA president, will also cover the abandoned plan to bring private investment into a commercial subsidiary for World Cup rights. Members are expected to seek more details on governance standards and disciplinary actions. The 211 member federations stand to receive an additional $15 million each in the 2027-30 cycle on top of the $10 million already allocated.
Election Timeline and Payments
The discussion occurs ahead of the Nov. 18 deadline for presidential candidates, with the vote scheduled four months later in Rabat, Morocco. The timing aligns with the pattern set since 2007 of holding elections the year after a men's World Cup. Earlier offers included a $20 million payment per federation tied to approval of the now-dropped investment structure valued at $4.2 billion for a 20 percent stake.
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