From Europe to Asia and the Americas, football governing bodies have criticised FIFA's proposal. The balance laboriously constructed over the years between show football and football, a great popular passion - continues the former FIGC No. "I acknowledge the emergency meeting to be held Wednesday among European football authorities. "Many in European football see FIFA's plans as a direct attack on the sport. So far, however, the offer has done little to quell criticism, with many football governing bodies united in calling for greater transparency and consultation.