Uefa has given Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, a two-week deadline to make public a set of documents relating to Fifa's governance and decision-making processes, demanding their release by 2 November.
The request from Europe's governing body specifies that the documents in question are central to understanding how Fifa reaches key decisions and how its internal governance structures operate. Uefa said the material should be provided by the stated date, setting a firm timeframe for disclosure.
Background
Uefa is the governing body for football in Europe and often engages with Fifa, the global governing organisation, on matters that affect the sport internationally. The two organisations cooperate on competitions, regulation and governance, but they also operate independently and sometimes pursue differing priorities on transparency and institutional oversight.
Significance
The demand underscores continuing scrutiny of football's governing institutions and a wider push within the sport for clearer accountability. How Fifa responds to Uefa's timeline could influence relations between the two bodies and shape ongoing discussions about governance standards at the international level.
Next steps
Uefa has set the deadline of 2 November for the release of the requested documents; any response from Fifa or subsequent developments were not specified in Uefa's directive. Observers and stakeholders in football governance will be watching to see whether the material is published and whether further action follows.