FA had resisted immediate criticism of the proposal, asking instead for more information to digest and \u201cproperly assess\u201d the implications as part of a consultation process before it formed an official position.<\/p>\n
The Asian Football Confederation, of which Australia is a part, had stopped short of threatening a boycott but issued a strongly-worded statement that echoed Uefa\u2019s concerns. Concacaf, which is responsible for North and Central America and the Caribbean, also strongly opposed the sell-off.<\/p>\n
In a statement on Saturday, Isaac acknowledged that football should never stand still but certain principles of the game should not be tampered with.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe discussions of recent days have reinforced an important principle of good governance: proposals of global significance should be developed through robust consultation, appropriate governance processes and meaningful engagement with member associations before they are presented for consideration,\u201d Isaac said.<\/p>\n
\u201cFootball has never stood still, nor should it. Some principles, however, should never change. Integrity. Independence. Good governance. Transparency. Meaningful consultation. Due process.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese are not constraints on progress. They are what make lasting progress possible. Ultimately, the strength of football\u2019s institutions depends on the confidence and trust of the global football family. That trust is earned not simply through good decisions, but through the integrity of the processes that lead to them.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur attention must now turn to the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
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