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Smaller Soccer Federations Hesitant Amid FIFA's Internal Conflict
miércoles, 12 de agosto de 2026
Fuente: japantimes.co.jp
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Smaller soccer federations are remaining neutral during FIFA's internal strife due to concerns over funding, as noted by former Papua New Guinea player Alex Davani.
Former Papua New Guinea international Alex Davani has highlighted that smaller soccer federations are hesitant to take sides in FIFA's ongoing internal conflict due to fears of jeopardizing essential funding.
Davani, who previously served as deputy general secretary of Football Australia, criticized the current development funding system in global soccer as flawed. He expressed hope that discussions surrounding Gianni Infantino's abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal could lead to necessary reforms.
The Oceania federation, consisting of 11 members, was set to convene on Wednesday to address the ongoing disputes that have divided the soccer community.
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