Nick McGeehan, the FairSquare director and lead author of the report, stated, 'Football is far too socially, politically and economically important to be governed this poorly.' He emphasized that only external regulation will provide the foundations for Fifa to deliver on football's transformative potential and to prevent the organization from causing more serious harm. McGeehan's remarks highlight the urgent need for reform in Fifa's governance structure to ensure that football serves its broader social mission effectively.
The report outlined that Fifa's governance issues stem from the way funds are distributed to member associations, specifically through the Fifa Forward programme, which distributed $2.79 billion between 2016 and 2022. The funding mechanism does not allocate resources based on need nor provides sufficient transparency regarding how funds are utilized, resulting in a lack of accountability. This raises concerns over whether Fifa is genuinely supporting the sustainable development of the game or merely seeking to secure political backing.
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