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Despite serving as one of eight FIFA vice-presidents, Hewitt had no knowledge of the high-level discussions that FIFA president Gianni Infantino had been holding regarding the new proposals. This communication gap highlighted growing concerns about transparency, internal governance, and decision-making processes within the global football governing body.

Senior officials in FIFA’s leadership structure were expected to be fully briefed on strategic plans, particularly those involving major structural reforms, competition formats, or significant financial changes. The situation raised serious questions about how key decisions were being initiated, who was being consulted, and whether established protocols for informing the executive leadership and FIFA Council were being properly followed.

It also underscored a broader perception that important conversations about the future of world football were increasingly taking place in smaller, less formal circles, rather than through the official committees, ethics bodies, and governance structures designed to provide oversight and accountability. For many observers and stakeholders, the episode became a symbol of the governance challenges facing FIFA as it sought to rebuild trust after past scandals, demonstrate greater accountability, and ensure that all vice-presidents and council members were given a genuine opportunity to contribute to major policy debates before they were presented to the wider football community and global audience.