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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.

Analysis deskEditor Andersson Iyke
11 outlets, 5 regions

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

  • Infantino has signaled openness to distributing additional funding to FIFA's 211 member associations from the organization's reserves.1235671011
  • The proposal is set to go before the FIFA Council for consideration.1410
  • UEFA and CONCACAF have called for a $2.1 billion payout from FIFA's reserves.468

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)

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