More than half of FIFA member nations may fall short of transparency rules tied to Forward fund
An investigation by The Athletic found that more than half of FIFA's member nations appear to fail to meet the governing body's basic transparency requirements needed to receive funding through its Forward program. The report raises questions about how the fund is managed and how money is distributed among member associations. The findings suggest potential weaknesses in FIFA's financial accountability framework on a global scale.
more than half of FIFA member nations appear to fail to meet its basic transparency requirements to receive funding
Why it matters
For media: The findings offer a significant accountability story tied to FIFA's global funding mechanisms and governance practices.
For athletes: Players and national team programs depend on Forward fund money for development resources, which may be at risk if member associations cannot meet compliance standards.
Read the full story at The Athletic
Sources
- The Athletic: The BookKeeper investigates FIFA's 'Forward' fund: How it's managed and who gets what