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UEFA defends policy after rejecting Ireland’s request not to play Israel
UEFA responds after Ireland's football association says its request to avoid future pairings with Israel was rejected.
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UEFA and CONCACAF ask FIFA for financial data to check if the FFE project was necessary
The leaders of the two confederations sent the 'mother house' a letter asking for financial explanations to know if the initiative was necessary to privatize a part of the tournaments it organizes, such as the World Cup, at a time where FIFA has its greatest historical collection. In addition, they urge President Gianni Infantino to seek ways to distribute the funds that the entity has equitably.
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UEFA, CONCACAF demand FIFA make $2.1 billion payout to member groups amid funding row
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.
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UEFA and Concacaf demand the Fifa "10 million dollars" for each federation
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.
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UEFA, CONCACAF challenge FIFA on reserves and demand $10m payout to members
Confederation chiefs call on Gianni Infantino to make $2.1bn payout to all FIFA's 211 member associations.
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Uefa rejected request to keep Republic of Ireland and Israel separate - FAI
The Football Association of Ireland says it had a request to keep the Republic of Ireland and Israel separate in future competition draws rejected by Uefa.
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Uefa & Concacaf demand Fifa pays $10m to all 211 members
Uefa and Concacaf issue a joint statement calling on Fifa to pay $10m from its cash reserves to each of the 211 member associations.
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Reports: UEFA backs off FIFA boycott threat
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.
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