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FIFA Conflicts with UEFA and CONCACAF

Updated 2026-09-18 17:25 UTC 2 sources Negative

UEFA and CONCACAF are challenging FIFA over reserve rights and demanding a $10m payout to member associations. The dispute centers on financial distribution among football confederations.

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ESPN

Ex-U.S. youth defender Banks chooses Germany over USMNT

The German Football Federation announced on Friday that coveted dual national defender Noahkai Banks has pledged his international future to Germany over the United States.

2026-09-18 18:16 UTC

Al Jazeera

UEFA, CONCACAF challenge FIFA on reserves and demand $10m payout to members

Confederation chiefs call on Gianni Infantino to make $2.1bn payout to all FIFA's 211 member associations.

2026-09-18 16:59 UTC