Get IDR7.7 Billion, PSSI Will Optimize FIFA's Assistance

Chairman of the PSSI, Mochamad Iriawan (PSSI)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian football federation, PSSI, will optimize the assistance provided by FIFA through the FIFA Forward program. In its circular letter, FIFA has agreed to accelerate the disbursement of funds at the same time to assist its members in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic situation.

In a FIFA circular letter dated April 24, 2020, it was stated that the Development Committee and the FIFA Financial Committee agreed to promote the disbursement of funds for the FIFA Forward 2.0 program in 2019 and 2020 which were originally due to be awarded in July.

The disbursement of funds was deliberately promoted as a response to FIFA to help its members around the world related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The FIFA Forward Program is a financial assistance program that FIFA provides to all associated members for operational costs and special projects submitted annually.

In the last two years, PSSI has maximized the FIFA Forward program for the development of coaches, referees and young players.

In this transitional period, PSSI continues to carry out administrative and financial improvements internally. Meanwhile, PSSI always communicates intensely with FIFA representatives for the Southeast Asia region regarding the amount and when the funds will be disbursed as well as the proper and measurable use for auditing and financial reporting purposes later as mentioned in the circular.

"As a member of the association, PSSI also gives the highest appreciation to FIFA for consistently helping to develop soccer in Indonesia. The assistance provided will be used appropriately and transparently for program implementation and the continuation of the PSSI organization amid the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. , '' said PSSI Chairman Mochamad Iriawan.

Previously, PSSI and 210 football associations in various countries would receive funding each of US $ 500 thousand (around Rp.7.7 billion) from FIFA aimed at easing the burden on organizations due to the corona virus pandemic.

Quoted from the official FIFA website, Monday, April 27, the assistance can be used to support the organization's operations such as paying staff and resolving affairs with third parties. In total, FIFA provided 150 million US dollars (around Rp. 2.3 trillion) to its 211 member associations.

"The use and accountability of these funds refers to the FIFA Forward 2.0 regulations. Each association must make a report on the use of the funds to be audited, ”wrote FIFA.

FIFA said that this policy could be realized because they had sufficient financial strength in the last four years.