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UEFA, CONCACAF demand FIFA make $2.1 billion payout to member groups amid funding row

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What happened

UEFA and CONCACAF chiefs have urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to release around $2.1 billion from the governing body's reserves, calling for each of its 211 member associations to receive $10 million over the 2027-30 cycle.

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  • UEFA and CONCACAF chiefs have urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to release around $2.1 billion from the governing body's reserves, calling for each of its 211 member associations to receive $10 million over the 2027-30 cycle.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:45:30 UTC.

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  1. UEFA, CONCACAF challenge FIFA on reserves and demand $10m payout to members

  2. War in Iran 'jeopardises the Trump presidency', ex-Obama National Security Council member says

  3. UEFA, CONCACAF demand FIFA make $2.1 billion payout to member groups amid funding row

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