Uefa and Concacaf call on Fifa to distribute $10m to each member association

Uefa and Concacaf have written to Fifa president Gianni Infantino urging the governing body to pay at least $10 million from its reserves to each of its 211 member associations over the 2027-30 cycle. The request follows the abandonment of Fifa's private equity proposal, which had faced widespread opposition. The letter argues that Fifa's reserves are more than sufficient and calls for an independent review of its finances.

The letter from Ceferin and Montagliani challenges the necessity of Infantino's abandoned private equity venture, pointing to Fifa's projected $6bn reserves as proof that existing funds are ample for upcoming World Cup cycles. They propose releasing $2.11bn across the 2027-30 period, with the money designated for infrastructure projects and football development programs in member nations.

This push follows Infantino's failed attempt to secure backing for the Fifa Forward Enterprise, which promised $40m per federation but collapsed within four days. Separately, Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt has demanded full disclosure of all FFE-related documents before the October 15 Council meeting, while Infantino prepares for a fourth presidential election bid in March.