FIFA considers major overhaul to boost football development funding and commercial revenue

FIFA is initiating a consultation process to overhaul its business model, aiming to unlock greater commercial potential and channel more resources into football development worldwide. The proposed restructuring, outlined in a proposal received by the organization, seeks to integrate FIFA's commercial rights, spanning broadcasting, sponsorship, ticketing, and licensing, with the operational management of its tournaments.

A key element of this plan is the "FIFA Forward Enterprise" (FFE), a new structure designed to reposition FIFA Forward, the entity's flagship development program. The goal is to substantially increase funding for member associations. Current allocations of $8 million per federation could rise to $20 million during the 2027-2030 cycle, with expectations of continued growth in subsequent periods.

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The football is the most popular sport in the world and an extraordinary engine of human and social development.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented this vision, emphasizing his commitment to "unleash the commercial potential and opportunities that FIFA has." He highlighted football's status as the world's most popular sport and its power as a driver of human and social development. Infantino stated that while some aspects of the game have translated popularity into significant commercial value, FIFA's role is to ensure that the sport's development keeps pace globally, fostering sustainable and inclusive growth.

The organization believes that its next phase of growth necessitates a structure optimized for commercial exploitation, enabling more efficient redistribution of generated resources. FIFA asserts its responsibility as the global governing body to ensure the sport's economic value benefits federations and communities across all continents, with the reform targeting increased resources for every member association.

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Our job is to ensure that the rest of football grows in parallel: FIFA exists to support sustainable and inclusive development in every corner of the world.