UEFA criticizes FIFA's plans for external investment in football

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 6:15 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

UEFA criticizes FIFA's plans for external investment in football

Summary

FIFA is proposing to invite third-party investment aiming to boost football development funding globally to over £7.5 billion. UEFA has opposed these plans, stressing that football governance should not be treated as an asset for trade. The new initiative includes the establishment of FIFA Forward Enterprise, which aims to increase funding for each Member Association from $8 million to $20 million by 2030. FIFA claims that this move is part of their commitment to democratizing football and ensuring resources reach even the smallest federations worldwide.

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Key Details

•FIFA proposes $7.5 billion funding through third-party investments.
•UEFA warns against trading the governance of football.
•New FIFA Forward Enterprise aims to boost funding for Member Associations.
•Funding per association could rise to $20 million by 2030.
•FIFA maintains exclusive authority over football governance despite proposals.

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6:15 PMYahoo Sports — UEFA hits out at FIFA proposals to bring in external investment

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World football’s governing body FIFA is proposing to invite third-party investment into its operations, which it says will increase its “football development funding” across the globe to more th...
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