Kuala lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has welcomed the withdrawal of the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE). According to Qatar News Agency, in a statement published on the AFC's website, Al Khalifa has anticipated that, in the future, any initiative that could impact global football will be presented and discussed with the Confederations, the FIFA Council, Member Associations (MAs), and other stakeholders in a timely, transparent, and meaningful manner. The AFC President expressed his pride, stating, "I am proud that all our MAs stood together and entrusted the AFC to seek answers on their behalf regarding an issue of immense importance to the future governance of world football. I thank them for their patience, solidarity and unity, and assure them that AFC will always act in their best interests." Shaikh Salman further emphasized, "The future of global football must always be shaped through proper consultation, collective dialogue, and re spect for the established governance structures of our game." "The AFC stands ready to support any initiative that strengthens the unity of the football family, contributes to the continued growth of the game globally, and delivers meaningful benefits to all stakeholders," the AFC President pointed out.