The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has for the first time introduced a requirement that 30% of transfer fees for players be allocated to football development. This new measure aims to support clubs, especially in developing nations, and to strengthen the financial health of the global game. The new regulations will come into effect in the coming months and will be mandatory for all FIFA member associations. "We want to ensure a fair redistribution of financial flows in world football," stated a FIFA official. This decision was made following consultations with key stakeholders in the football world.
