Fifa president Gianni Infantino has signalled he may support giving member associations more money from the organisation's reserves, following pressure from Uefa and Concacaf, according to multiple outlets.
According to The Guardian, Infantino sent a letter on Monday to all six confederation presidents, copied to Fifa council members, saying he was willing to "support the greatest level of additional funding," though he did not commit to a reported proposal of $10m per member.
CNA and The Straits Times reported that Infantino ordered a review of Fifa's funding after Uefa and Concacaf sought a payout of $2.1 billion.
The Guardian noted that Fifa holds roughly $6bn in cash reserves, and that Infantino offered a fresh defence of a failed scheme referred to as FFE, without further detail provided in the available reporting.
How each side covered it
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- The Guardian reported Infantino is poised to bow to demands from Uefa and Concacaf for more funding.
- According to The Guardian, Infantino sent a letter on Monday to all six confederation presidents indicating willingness to support more funding.
- The Guardian noted Infantino did not commit to a reported $10m-per-member proposal and mounted a defence of a failed FFE scheme.
“Gianni Infantino set to accept demands to give national associations payouts” — The Guardian
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- BBC Sport and BBC News reported Infantino indicated there could be a greater cash pledge to members.
- Yahoo Sports reported Fifa could distribute millions more to member associations under a proposal potentially backed by Infantino.
- CNA and The Straits Times reported Infantino ordered a funding review after Uefa and Concacaf sought a $2.1 billion payout.
“Infantino orders FIFA funding review after UEFA, CONCACAF seek $2.1 billion payout” — CNA
Questions readers ask
What did Gianni Infantino say about Fifa funding?
According to The Guardian, Infantino wrote in a letter that he was willing to "support the greatest level of additional funding" for member associations, though he did not commit to a specific proposed amount.
Why are Uefa and Concacaf pushing for more Fifa money?
The available reporting does not explain the reasoning behind Uefa and Concacaf's request, only that CNA and The Straits Times reported they sought a payout of $2.1 billion from Fifa.
How much money is involved?
The Guardian reported Fifa has about $6bn in cash reserves and that a $10m-per-member payout has been proposed, while CNA and The Straits Times cited Uefa and Concacaf seeking $2.1 billion; Infantino has not committed to a specific figure.
What happens next?
According to CNA and The Straits Times, Infantino has ordered a review of Fifa's funding following the requests from Uefa and Concacaf, but no outcome or timeline was reported.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- The GuardianLeft-leaningGianni Infantino ready to accept demands for larger payouts from $6bn reserves
- BBC NewsCenterGianni Infantino: Fifa president indicates there could a greater cash pledge to members
- BBC SportCenterInfantino makes bigger cash pledge to Fifa members
- CNACenterInfantino orders FIFA funding review after UEFA, CONCACAF seek $2.1 billion payout
- The Straits TimesCenterInfantino orders FIFA funding review after UEFA, CONCACAF seek $2.1 billion payout
- Yahoo SportsCenterFIFA's Infantino open to giving member nations more money