FIFA funding system silences smaller nations, says former player
Former Papua New Guinea international and sports administrator Alex Davani has identified flaws in FIFA’s development funding system. He suggests that smaller football federations, particularly in Oceania, remain silent during internal FIFA disputes because they fear losing the funding that often constitutes their entire operational budget.
Davani notes that while funding for these regions has increased from $2 million to $8 million per four-year cycle under Gianni Infantino, the current system remains problematic because development money is treated as discretionary rather than an entitlement enshrined in FIFA statutes. He argues that since major assets like the World Cup generate this revenue, member associations should have a greater say in its distribution.
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Alex Davani · FIFA · Gianni Infantino · Oceania Football Confederation · Papua New Guinea
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Funding for smaller federations in Oceania has increased from approximately $2 million to $3 million per four-year cycle to $8 million recently. jack1065.com · kelo.com · wkzo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Smaller football federations remain silent during FIFA disputes due to fears of losing vital development funding. jack1065.com · kelo.com · wkzo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] FIFA development funding is currently treated as discretionary rather than an entitlement within FIFA statutes. jack1065.com · kelo.com · wkzo.com