Infantino backs proposal to boost FIFA payments to 211 member associations
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has opened the door to distributing more money to national federations from FIFA's reserves, with a formal assessment due before the FIFA Council.
What happened
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has indicated that more money could be distributed to the body's 211 member associations from its cash reserves, estimated at £4.4 billion.251011
The proposal follows calls from UEFA and CONCACAF for a $2.1 billion payout from FIFA's reserves.468
According to Anadolu Agency, the proposal seeks a one-off release from FIFA reserves providing at least $10 million to each of the 211 associations in the 2027-30 cycle.7
Infantino has ordered an assessment of the proposals, to be presented to the FIFA Council on October 15, with any funding subject to financial checks and formal approval.4
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported how individual national federations or other confederations besides UEFA and CONCACAF have responded to the proposal.
- None of the outlets reviewed detailed the specific financial checks referenced by Infantino or the criteria for approval.
Why it matters
The proposal comes as Infantino seeks re-election as FIFA president, according to Al Jazeera English.3
What to watch
- The FIFA Council meeting on October 15, where the funding assessment is due to be presented.
Sources (11)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Europe
- 2BBC SportGBPublic broadcaster
Middle East & Turkey
- 3Al Jazeera EnglishQAState-controlled
FIFA could disburse millions to members as Infantino seeks re-election
- 7Anadolu AgencyTRState-controlled
FIFA President Infantino backs increased funding for member associations: Report
Africa
- 1SABC NewsZAPublic broadcaster
- 6BusinessDayNGPrivate
Infantino proposes additional FIFA funding for 211 member associations
- 10PunchNGPrivate
- 11MyJoyOnlineGHPrivate
South Asia
- 4The Economic TimesINPrivate
- 8The Express TribunePKPrivate
Southeast Asia
- 5Malay MailMYPrivate
- 9CNASGState-controlled
UEFA to distribute €31.5 million to clubs for Nations League