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FIFA association approves reforms package

Saturday, 27 February 2016 7:40 AM [ Last Update: Saturday, 27 February 2016 1:31 PM ]

FIFA members attend the FIFA electoral congress on February 26, 2016 in Zurich. AFP

Member associations of FIFA approved a package of reforms at the extraordinary congress.

The reforms are aimed at fighting corruption in the crisis-hit organization. They include limits on presidential terms, the disclosure of salaries and the separation of political and managerial functions.

A new council will also replace the current Executive Committee. The council will also include a female representative from each confederation.

The measures were adopted by 179 members, while 22 voted against, and 6 others abstained.

FIFA was plunged into crisis last year, after dozens of its officials were indicted for corruption, while its long-serving President Sepp Blatter was forced to step down amid allegations of corruption.

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