FIFA Unanimously Approves 12-Year Term Limit for President
In a statement, FIFA confirmed it had agreed to 12-year term limit for the president as part of broader measures in an attempt to restore credibility at the scandal-hit institution.
FIFA's Executive Committee on Thursday "unanimously" approved a programme of reforms which includes limiting presidents to a maximum 12 years in charge and introducing "transparency of compensation" for leading officials. (FIFA Vice Presidents From Paraguay, Honduras Arrested: Senior FIFA Official)
In a statement, world football's governing body confirmed it had agreed to introduce the reforms as part of broader measures in an attempt to restore credibility at the scandal-hit institution. (FIFA Rejects Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini Appeals Against Suspension)
The programme of reforms presided over by Reform Committee chairman Francois Carrard must get the approval of the 209 member federations at FIFA's extraordinary congress on February 26.