Fuel aid for football clubs

The French Football Federation (FFF) has provided over two million euros in fuel vouchers to support amateur football clubs in the Vienne department. This initiative aims to help clubs manage the increased costs of fuel, which have risen sharply in recent months.

Departmental aid amounts

At the department level, the aid provided amounts to approximately 20,000 euros. The distribution of this funding depends on the number of members each club has, with smaller clubs receiving less support than larger ones.

Eligibility and distribution

Clubs with fewer than 100 members receive 100 euros, while those with fewer than 500 members receive 300 euros. Several teams in need, such as the Entente sportive Beaumont-Saint-Cyr and the Entente sportive des Trois Cités, are eligible for this aid.

Broader travel challenges

Stéphane Basq, president of the football district of the Vienne, noted that while the aid helps at the departmental level, regional youth teams often travel long distances—up to 150 or 200 kilometers—highlighting the larger financial challenges faced by clubs.