FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group on the last day of its videoconference summit and shared 11 key reforms to combat corruption in football.

Invited to speak on the fight against corruption in sport, Infantino shared the lessons that the new FIFA has learned through its post-2016 reforms, as well as from the corruption scandal that brought down the previous administration.

Laying out the path taken by world football`s governing body in the first five years of his presidency, the FIFA President listed 11 key reforms designed "to tackle corruption, to bring back accountability in FIFA, in football more generally, and to safeguard the integrity of football and, of course, FIFA."

In particular, those reforms were: a fully transparent bidding process for the FIFA World Cup; the separation of political and executive powers; terms limits and eligibility checks for elected officials; transparency of finances and compensation; a transparent and centrally supervised transfer system; audited football development investment with accountability, which includes a five-time increase in such investment (USD 1.8 bn) when compared to the past; internal and external compliance overseen by an independent Audit and Compliance Committee; judicial bodies guided by a new FIFA Code of Ethics; strict tender processes for transparent procurement; the promotion of women to decision-making positions in football administration; and the formalised protection of human rights, and the protection of minors and children in sport, as it is important that our children are in a safe environment.

President Infantino expressed FIFA`s desire to establish partnerships with the members of the G20 and pointed to the power of football to help combat corruption: "It`s crucial that the G20 takes an interest in these matters and gives a clear policy direction because football is much more than just a sport. Sport, in general, is so important for our society, economically and socially, but also in terms of education. We are here to offer our collaboration, we are here to offer our part as a player of a global team to fight corruption."&nbsp;

FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group on the last day of its videoconference summit and shared 11 key reforms to combat corruption in football.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group on the last day of its videoconference summit and shared 11 key reforms to combat corruption in football. Invited to speak on the fight against corruption in sport, Infantino shared the lessons that the new FIFA has learned through its post-2016 reforms, as well as from the corruption scandal that brought down the previous administration. Laying out the path taken by world football`s governing body in the first five years of his presidency, the FIFA President listed 11 key reforms designed "to tackle corruption, to bring back accountability in FIFA, in football more generally, and to safeguard the integrity of football and, of course, FIFA." In particular, those reforms were: a fully transparent bidding process for the FIFA World Cup; the separation of political and executive powers; terms limits and eligibility checks for elected officials; transparency of finances and compensation; a transparent and centrally supervised transfer system; audited football development investment with accountability, which includes a five-time increase in such investment (USD 1.8 bn) when compared to the past; internal and external compliance overseen by an independent Audit and Compliance Committee; judicial bodies guided by a new FIFA Code of Ethics; strict tender processes for transparent procurement; the promotion of women to decision-making positions in football administration; and the formalised protection of human rights, and the protection of minors and children in sport, as it is important that our children are in a safe environment. President Infantino expressed FIFA`s desire to establish partnerships with the members of the G20 and pointed to the power of football to help combat corruption: "It`s crucial that the G20 takes an interest in these matters and gives a clear policy direction because football is much more than just a sport. Sport, in general, is so important for our society, economically and socially, but also in terms of education. We are here to offer our collaboration, we are here to offer our part as a player of a global team to fight corruption."

FIFA President lists 11 key reforms to combat corruption in football

FIFA today named Tomaz Vesel, head of the Slovenian government&#39;s main auditing body, to lead world football&#39;s anti-corruption watchdog. 
 
FIFA leader Gianni Infantino said Vesel&#39;s appointment was an important move in the body&#39;s bid to &quot;restore trust&quot; after a series of football corruption scandals. 
 
The former head of FIFA&#39;s independent audit committee, Domenico Scala, quit in May in protest at what he called attacks on reforms by its new leadership. 
 
Vesel has been president of Slovenia&#39;s Court of Auditors, supervising state accounts, since 2013. He has also been an advisor for the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). 
 
Football&#39;s governing body remains under investigation by Swiss authorities while a number of former top officials face trials in the United States over more than $200 million in bribes paid for marketing and television contracts. 
 
Longtime FIFA leader Sepp Blatter is serving a six year suspension over a suspect two million dollar payment to former vice president Michel Platini who is also suspended. 
 
Infantino took charge of FIFA in February vowing a new era of trust and transparency but has faced a challenging time since with acting general secretary Markus Kattner suspended over millions of dollars of suspicious payments made to himself. 
 
&quot;The appointment of Mr Vesel as independent chairman of FIFA&#39;s audit and compliance committee is an important development in the ongoing effort to strengthen FIFA&#39;s governance and compliance systems,&quot; said Infantino. 
 
&quot;This is a vital role within the organization and Mr Vesel&#39;s audit expertise and international experience will help reassure stakeholders and restore trust in FIFA.&quot; 
 
(AFP)

The former head of FIFA's independent audit committee, Domenico Scala, quit in May in protest at what he called attacks on reforms by its new leadership

FIFA today named Tomaz Vesel, head of the Slovenian government's main auditing body, to lead world football's anti-corruption watchdog. FIFA leader Gianni Infantino said Vesel's appointment was an important move in the body's bid to "restore trust" after a series of football corruption scandals. The former head of FIFA's independent audit committee, Domenico Scala, quit in May in protest at what he called attacks on reforms by its new leadership. Vesel has been president of Slovenia's Court of Auditors, supervising state accounts, since 2013. He has also been an advisor for the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Football's governing body remains under investigation by Swiss authorities while a number of former top officials face trials in the United States over more than $200 million in bribes paid for marketing and television contracts. Longtime FIFA leader Sepp Blatter is serving a six year suspension over a suspect two million dollar payment to former vice president Michel Platini who is also suspended. Infantino took charge of FIFA in February vowing a new era of trust and transparency but has faced a challenging time since with acting general secretary Markus Kattner suspended over millions of dollars of suspicious payments made to himself. "The appointment of Mr Vesel as independent chairman of FIFA's audit and compliance committee is an important development in the ongoing effort to strengthen FIFA's governance and compliance systems," said Infantino. "This is a vital role within the organization and Mr Vesel's audit expertise and international experience will help reassure stakeholders and restore trust in FIFA." (AFP)

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FIFA President lists 11 key reforms to combat corruption in football

Slovenian Vesel takes charge of FIFA corruption watchdog