Puskás Akadémia disputes government sports funding map

Puskás Akadémia has criticized a funding map released by the Prime Minister’s Office, labeling it manipulative and inflammatory. The map displays state support for various spectator sports over the last 14 years, showing that the Felcsút-based academy received 45 billion forints, ranking fourth behind the Hungarian Football Federation, handball, and basketball federations.

The academy clarified that the funds were distributed according to existing laws and noted that the data does not reflect actual spent amounts, but rather issued certifications. They further stated that their foundation used a portion of these funds to support ten other sports organizations within the Carpathian Basin, a fact they claim the government omitted.

Critics and commentators have questioned the concentration of such significant funding in Felcsút, noting that the academy has developed one of Central Europe’s largest sports complexes, including a 4,000-capacity stadium and educational facilities.