The football federations of Sweden, Denmark, and Finland submitted a joint request to the European Union for measures to be taken in response to a controversial FIFA project. The presidents of these three Nordic federations united in this common position against the body that governs world football.
In a statement, the sports officials argued that the so-called "soul of football" cannot be put up for sale, in an implicit reference to commercial and governance issues they consider threatening to the sport. This position reflects growing concern among European federations regarding FIFA's decisions.
The request to European institutions comes in a context of tension between FIFA and several national federations, which question how the organization has been managing issues related to commercial rights and the organization of international competitions.
