German FA boss Bernd Neuendorf hit out against FIFA's plan and called for an investigation into how it was developed. Credit: John MACDOUGALL / AFP

“The FIFA President acted unilaterally, without transparency, and ultimately irresponsibly regarding the interests of soccer. Together with UEFA and other confederations, we must ensure that a fundamentally different culture takes hold at FIFA — a culture where, above all, decisions are once again discussed and made by members within the governing bodies.”

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