ZURICH — FIFA discussed reforms with some of its leading commercial partners on Thursday during a secretive meeting at the headquarters of world soccer's scandal-plagued governing body.
FIFA told its partners it was committed to reform and transparency but would not comment further on the meeting which it described as "internal."
"During the meeting, FIFA reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, reform, and collaboration with its valued partners," said a statement. "No further comment will be made on the internal discussions between the parties."
FIFA said that AB InBev, Adidas, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Visa were present.
The sponsors said in a joint statement: "FIFA provided the sponsors with updates on several topics.