FIFA has suspended the Pakistan Soccer Federation (PFF) and the Congolese Soccer Affiliation (FECOFOOT) because of violations of FIFA’s guidelines.
Pakistan’s suspension comes after the PFF did not make mandatory adjustments to its structure, which might enable for truthful and democratic elections, as FIFA had requested. FIFA had been working with Pakistan to assist enhance the PFF, however a disagreement between FIFA and the newly-elected PFF congress prevented progress. The suspension may be lifted if the congress approves the up to date structure that FIFA and the Asian Soccer Confederation (AFC) have proposed. That is the third time since 2017 that Pakistan’s soccer affiliation has been suspended.
In the meantime, the Congo Republic’s soccer affiliation, FECOFOOT, was suspended due to third-party interference in its operations, which works towards FIFA’s guidelines. After two FIFA and CAF missions had been despatched to Brazzaville, it was decided that FECOFOOT’s independence was being undermined. The suspension can solely be lifted if FECOFOOT regains full management of its headquarters and different amenities.
Each suspensions spotlight FIFA’s dedication to making sure that soccer associations are run independently and in accordance with worldwide requirements.
