UEFA and CONCACAF demand $2.1 billion payout from FIFA
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UEFA and CONCACAF have called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to distribute $2.1 billion from the organization's reserves to all 211 member associations, with each receiving $10 million over the 2027-30 cycle. The demand, reported by Al Jazeera English and France24 English, highlights growing tensions within global football governance. According to France24 English, the request comes amid disputes over Infantino's proposed sale of a stake in the World Cup to private investors, which was abandoned following backlash from European football authorities. The confederations have not provided detailed reasoning for their financial demands, but the move reflects increasing pressure on FIFA's leadership to address funding disparities among member associations. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges in managing international football's financial and political landscape.
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