New edition of the FIFA compliance manual: “the strategy is decisive”, underlines Gianni Infantino
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“Compliance and governance are essential for the integrity and influence of football worldwide,” said Gianni Infantino on the occasion of the fifth summit of FIFA on the compliance held in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Presented at the event, the second edition of the FIFA compliance manual was published this Tuesday, April 15
The president of FIFA explains that this manual for the 211 member associations “offers advice that is easy to implement” concerning best practices in terms of compliance
At the FIFA summit on 2025 compliance, Gianni Infantino recalled the importance of the “vast compliance program” led by the instance for the development of world football. In stride, the Second edition of the FIFA compliance manual has been published.
The document, the first version of which was presented on the occasion of the 2020 compliance summit, contains simple and practical recommendations in order to help the 211 member associations establish a conformity culture in their daily operations.
Addressing the delegates present in Rio de Janeiro, Gianni Infantino notably declared that “the countless inaugurations of training centers, land and football facilities around the world” to which he has been able to assist since his taking up in 2016 are the fruit of strict policy followed by FIFA in terms of compliance.
“If they could see the light of day, it is because we have made FIFA income redistributed where there is a need. This is the vocation of our global compliance program: contributing to transparency, encouraging ethical behavior, detecting risks and developing adequate procedures, “he said in a video message broadcast at the summit, held on April 9 and 10, 2025.
“Compliance and governance are essential for the integrity and influence of football worldwide. Like football, compliance is a team sport. Each individual within our organizations has a fundamental role to play in order to preserve the integrity of the most popular sport in the world, in the field and outside. »»
For the president of FIFA, the Second edition of the compliance manual Constitutes “a new, more user -friendly version offering easy -to -apply practical advice to daily activities”.
It makes it possible to consolidate the teachings of the summit of FIFA on conformity, which invited those responsible for questions of conformity within each member association and Confederation to meet to exchange around best practices and latest trends.
“We are here to share our knowledge and strengthen our network,” explained Emilio García, director of the legal division and compliance of FIFA, about the event. “Every two years, we organize this summit to share our experiences. This event is not only used to disseminate FIFA advice, but also to promote dialogue between all participants. We encourage you to share your doubts and difficulties, because we all have to learn from each other in order to progress in the path of conformity. »»
ʺThe summit is of capital importance because it highlights FIFA’s commitment to promote good governance for the world football community, “added Anja Zumkeller, director of the compliance, audit, risk and FIFA counseling.
“Designed for our 211 member associations, this new edition of our compliance manual represents a decisive advance. It is a clear and practical tool that can easily assist you in your daily operations. »»
