Ján Kováčik Secures Another Term as Head of Slovak Football

Ján Kováčik has been re-elected as president of the Slovakia Football Association (SFZ), continuing his leadership of Slovak football. The election process, while ultimately resulting in Kováčik’s re-election, was preceded by a conference that included discussions on financial matters and allegations of impropriety.

Election and Conference Details

The election itself was the twelfth item addressed during the SFZ conference, held at a Bratislava hotel. Prior to the vote, delegates were asked to approve a lien in favor of Slovenská sporiteľna on three properties owned by the SFZ: the SFZ headquarters in Bratislava, NTC Senec, and NTC Poprad. This proposal concerned a loan secured by these assets.

During the conference, Kováčik addressed allegations made by Minister of Tourism and Sports, Rudolf Huliak, regarding mobile phones. He responded by claiming that an unnamed individual within the association had improperly benefited by €200,000.

SFZ Leadership Structure

Alongside President Kováčik, the SFZ’s leadership team includes:

• Ivan Kozak – Vice President
• Karol Belaník – Vice President
• Richard Havrilla – Vice President
• Peter Palenčík – General Secretary
• Marcel Korinek – Treasurer
• Monika Jurigová – Media and Communication Manager
• Štefan Tarkovič – Technical Director
• Francesco Calzona – National Coach (Men)
• Peter Kopun – National Coach (Women)
• Miroslav Jaska – Chairperson of the Referees Committee
• Vladimir Medved – Head/Director of the Referees Department

Financial Information

In 2025, the Slovakia Football Association received €13.4 million in state funding, making it the largest recipient of state funding among Slovak sports bodies [Spectator.sme.sk].

Historical Context

Ján Kováčik first assumed the presidency of the SFZ on September 25, 2010, and has held the position for over twelve years [futbalsfz.sk].

For more information, visit the official SFZ website: www.futbalsfz.sk