The Uzbekistan Football Association has issued an official statement regarding reports surrounding the friendly match against the Netherlands national team. The Association denied claims that $300,000 would be paid to the Dutch side for the match scheduled for June 8 in New York, USA.
It was reported that in recent days, some sources and social media platforms have spread baseless rumors that the Uzbekistan Football Association would pay a large sum to the Royal Dutch Football Association for this friendly.
The UFA emphasized that these reports are untrue. The official statement clearly noted that no payment will be made to the Netherlands national team for this fixture.
The Association stated that costs related to organizing the match—such as stadium rental, security, broadcasting, and other logistical issues—will be shared equally based on an agreement between the parties.
The Uzbekistan Football Association also stated that it operates based on mutually beneficial cooperation and established international regulations when organizing international friendly matches.
The UFA requested that fans, media, and the public refrain from believing unverified information. It was noted that such reports could create unnecessary hype around the national team and mislead the public.
As a reminder, the Uzbekistan national team will face the Netherlands in a friendly match in New York on June 8. This fixture is expected to be an important preparation stage for our team ahead of the World Cup.
In short, the UFA denied reports of a $300,000 payment for the match against the Netherlands. Organizational costs for the match will be split equally. For the national team, the priority now is not rumors, but useful preparation against a strong opponent.
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