# Slovak football federation funding suspension > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/slovak-football-federation-financing-issues > Updated: 2026-08-03T13:15:15.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 5. At the end of June 2026 the Slovak Ministry of Tourism and Sport signalled a possible suspension of the third €4 million tranche of state support to the Slovak Football Federation (SFZ), warning that a delay would jeopardise clubs, youth programmes and national squads. In mid‑July the SFZ renegotiated contracts with the national‑team coaching staff, saving roughly €46 000 per month and extending the agreements to November 2027 with performance‑linked extensions. By late July more than 50 youth coaches and sport directors demanded payment of three months’ salaries (April‑June 2026), totalling several million euros, and an extraordinary conference narrowly rejected a proposal for a comprehensive audit of the federation and its marketing subsidiary. On 29 July the ministry formally halted the third tranche, citing uncertainties around guarantee contracts signed by President Jan Kováčik and irregularities in contracts with firms such as Best Press, SWAN, ASBIS SK and APEX Services, as well as the federation’s failure to pay youth coaches despite receiving the subsidy. The SFZ announced it would defend the funds in court and noted creditor claims exceeding €24 million. In early August the ministry announced a rise in the overall sports budget to €76.6 million, with €10.8 million earmarked for the SFZ. The ministry reiterated that the April‑2026 suspension remained in force due to alleged misuse of funds, including purchases of mobile phones. The SFZ responded by filing a criminal complaint and a legal statement demanding the suspension be lifted, arguing the action is unlawful and threatens the operation of Slovak football at all levels. ## Claims - The Ministry of Tourism and Sport of Slovakia temporarily suspended financing of the Slovak Football Federation. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The suspension is due to unclear guarantee contracts signed by SFZ President Jan Kováčik. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The suspended amount exceeds €4 million and represents the third part of the 2026 state subsidy for SFZ. (single source) - The guarantee contracts involve companies Best Press, SWAN, ASBIS SK and APEX Services and lack disclosed sums. (single source) - SFZ allegedly failed to pay youth coaches despite receiving the state subsidy. (single source) - The ministry cited legal provisions that non‑compliance with statutes can lead to suspension of eligibility for public funds. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-03: Slovakia's sports ministry suspends funding for the Slovak Football Association Slovakia’s sports ministry increased the 2026 sports budget, allocating most of the extra €10.8 million to the Slovak Football Association, then suspended its funding over alleged irregularities, prompting the 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovakias-sports-ministry-suspends-funding-for-the-slovak-football-association ### 2026-07-29: Slovak Football Federation Funding Suspended Over Contract Concerns Slovakia's Ministry of Tourism and Sport has temporarily halted a €4 million state subsidy to the Slovak Football Federation, citing unclear guarantee contracts and alleged non‑payment of youth coaches. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovak-football-association-says-ministry-withholds-4-million-for-youth-and-regional-football ### 2026-07-21: Slovak Football Federation faces financial crisis over unpaid coach wages The Slovak Football Federation faces a financial crisis as over 50 coaches demand unpaid wages for three months, while a proposed deep audit of the federation was rejected by delegates. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovak-football-federation-faces-financial-crisis-over-unpaid-coach-wages ### 2026-07-13: Slovak Football Federation Cuts Coaching Staff Costs by €46,000 Monthly SFZ renegotiated its coaching staff contracts, saving €46,000 per month, with agreements lasting until late 2027 and an option for future tournaments. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovak-football-federation-cuts-coaching-staff-costs-by-46000-monthly ### 2026-06-30: Slovak Football Federation warns of €4 million funding halt by Ministry Slovak authorities may suspend a €4 million football funding tranche, prompting SFZ to warn of severe impacts on clubs, youth programmes and the national team. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovak-football-federation-warns-of-4-million-funding-halt-by-ministry --- Cite as: Slovak football federation funding suspension. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/slovak-football-federation-financing-issues