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Th lr88 lr88 e proposal has generated a strong re lr88 lr88 action since it became public, with the prospect of selling st lr88 lr88 akes in FIFA’s major competitions prompting disbelief and outrage around the world.

Infantino’s response has been to stress t lr88 lr88 lr88 lr88 lr88 lr88 lr88 lr88 lr88 hat FFE remains a proposal rather than a compulsory change to FIFA’s structure or competiti lr88 lr88 lr88 lr88 lr88 lr88 lr88 lr88 op88 lr88 lr88 ons.

He said t lr88 he initiative would not alter the lr88 op88 nature of the game and argued that supporters around the worl op88 lr88 d would ultimately benefit if the plan were approved.

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The FIFA president also rejected the suggestion that the proposal s op88 si88 si88 hould be viewed as an obligation for member associations. Instead, he presented it as an opportunit op88 op88 y for them to consider through the consultation and si88 si88 op88 voting process.

“Fans from everywhere in the world would op88 si88 si88 gain i si88 si88 si88 si88 si88 mmeasurably from th si88 si88 is game-changing potential because it will transform football in thei si88 si88 r countries,” he said.

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Andrews Sefa Bamfo
Andrews Sefa Bamfo is a promising young football writer and reporter, recognised as one of the rising talents in African football journalism. He specialises in match reporting, features and on-ground coverage, bringing fresh perspective and energy to the industry.He is educated at the University of Ghana and has gained valuable experience working with one of Ghana’s leading media organisations, TV3, where he developed his skills in both television reporting and football journalism.Andrews’ talent and potential were further recognised when he was selected for the prestigious CAF Young Reporters Programme, where he received advanced media training in partnership with CANAL+. This exposure has helped shape his understanding of modern sports journalism and storytelling.Since then, he has continued to grow in the field and is widely regarded as one of the emerging voices in African football media. He is currently a Staff Writer at African.Football, contributing to the platform’s coverage with insightful reports and engaging content for a global audience.

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