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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. The demand comes amid tensions over Infantino's proposed sale of a stake in the World Cup to private investors, which was shelved after a backlash from European football.
On Friday, UEFA Presidents and Concacaf asked Fifa President Gianni Infantino to pay "at least $10 million" to each of the 211 member associations. This is justified by the reserves of approximately $6 billion held by the International Federation.
Confederation chiefs call on Gianni Infantino to make $2.1bn payout to all FIFA's 211 member associations.
Uefa and Concacaf issue a joint statement calling on Fifa to pay $10m from its cash reserves to each of the 211 member associations.
UEFA is reportedly set to withdraw a threat to boycott FIFA tournaments over a plan to partially privatize football tournaments. The Under-20 Women's World Cup is to be hosted by Poland next month.
Hans-Joachim Watzke, one of German football's vice-presidents, adds to list calling for Gianni Infantino's resignation.
Speaking to DW, EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef hit out at world football's governing body over its "poor governance."
