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Football Governance

Governance, accountability, compliance, risk and organizational control.

03 / Governance

Governance is the operating system behind a sustainable club.

Strong governance clarifies who decides, who executes, who monitors, and how the organization remains accountable.

Governance Framework

Board responsibilities
Executive authority
Delegation of authority
Policies and procedures
Risk management
Compliance and internal controls
Ethics and conflicts of interest
Reporting and accountability

Practical governance cycle

Set direction and objectives.
Define authority and responsibilities.
Document policies and processes.
Identify and manage risks.
Monitor performance and compliance.
Report, review and improve.

Compliance

Compliance should be operational, not theoretical.

FIFA’s compliance materials emphasize risk assessments, third-party due diligence, internal audits, training and a culture of integrity and transparency. citeturn0search11

Risk Assessment

Identify risks, owners, controls, indicators and response plans.

Due Diligence

Apply structured checks to relevant third parties and relationships.

Internal Audit

Test controls, document findings and track corrective actions.