FIFA advances $235 million to member countries

FIFA will distribute US$150 million (A$235m) to member associations over the next few days as support for the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

FIFA to support its member nations with relief funds. Source: Getty Images

The world governing body on Friday revealed that operational funding for this year and 2019 will be paid to 211 national governing bodies worldwide.

A second instalment of operational costs for 2020 was due to be handed out in July, but FIFA will make an early payment "to help safeguard football across all member associations".

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