FIFA President Gianni Infantino apologize , Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Gambia others to receive 25 million US dollars each
By Abdulgafar Oladimeji
The president of football world governing body, FIFA, Gianni Infantino last Thursday apologized to FIFA council meeting over the cancelled plan to establish FIFA enterprise.
The FIFA boss in a public apology tendered through an viral video well circulated, said that though the plans were mere proposals, he however apologized for the attempt.
He admitted that the FIFA enterprise process was wrapped in mistakes, adding that the mistake was in the process of poor consultations, arguing that it was just a proposal.
According to him, the enterprise was targeted to inspire people around the world, adding that football belongs to the people.
He disclosed that the incumbent FIFA leadership has initiated, what he called the FIFA solidarity programme to be able to double its funding to member associations, noting that the proposed sum of 6.35 billion dollars has been presented to the council for approval .
He added that the new arrangement to ensure the provision of funds will be finalize in December before been forwarded to FIFA congress for final approval .
Infantino revealed that each FIFA member association will now receive USD 25 million each, explaining that the funds are been derived from FIFA reserve funds.
