Fifa has agreed to share documents related to its doomed World Cup sell-off plans with its council members, but has not directly addressed over 50 questions from Uefa regarding its governance and recent scandals. The governing body's secretary general, Mattias Grafström, sent a letter to the Fifa Council stating that material related to the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) scheme will be made available for viewing at Fifa's headquarters in Zurich. However, the exact nature and scope of the documents are unclear, and council members will only be allowed to view them under strict confidentiality protocols. The deadline to apply for access is November 16, just two days before candidates for the Fifa election next year are required to declare their hand. This move has raised eyebrows, as it may be seen as an attempt to influence the upcoming election. The Fifa Council has been critical of the FFE scheme, which was scrapped due to concerns over its transparency and accountability. Uefa, the governing body of European football, has been at the forefront of the criticism, and has submitted over 50 questions to Fifa regarding its governance and recent scandals. Despite this, Fifa has not directly responded to these questions, instead choosing to share the documents related to the FFE scheme. This move has been seen as a way for Fifa to avoid addressing the more serious concerns raised by Uefa. The Fifa election is set to take place next year, and the outcome is expected to have a significant impact on the future of the governing body. The decision to share the documents related to the FFE scheme may be seen as an attempt to influence the outcome of the election, and could have significant implications for the future of Fifa.
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Fifa to share documents on World Cup sell-off plans with council members
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