A recent commentary criticizes major European football nations for failing to challenge FIFA’s power. The article argues against framing UEFA as a hero opposing a villainous FIFA, asserting that European football’s leading countries have been complicit in FIFA’s rise. Rather than actively working to limit FIFA’s influence, these nations have been too timid to disrupt the status quo. This inaction has allowed FIFA to consolidate its control over the sport globally. The piece suggests a lack of courage amongst European football’s power brokers is to blame. Ultimately, the author contends that European football shares responsibility for the current state of affairs within FIFA.