UEFA to Boycott FIFA Competitions Over Infantino World Cup Plan

UEFA and its 55 national associations announced they will not participate in FIFA competitions following an urgent meeting over Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan.

Justin Tomlinson

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UEFA to Boycott FIFA Competitions Over Infantino World Cup Plan

European soccer's governing body, UEFA, along with its 55 national member associations, has announced that it will not participate in FIFA competitions. The decision was reached after an urgent online meeting held to address Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan. Following the discussions, the organization explicitly stated, "UEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIFA competitions."[1][2][3]

The refusal to participate marks a significant conflict between the European soccer body and FIFA regarding Infantino's proposed strategy. By gathering all 55 member associations for the urgent meeting, UEFA established a unanimous position against participating in future FIFA events under the proposed plan.[1][2][3]

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