UEFA says FIFA boycott remains despite Infantino World Cup selloff U-turn
Summary
UEFA, the organization that runs European football, says it will continue to boycott FIFA competitions. This comes after FIFA President Gianni Infantino tried to sell shares in the World Cup but later withdrew the plan; UEFA says FIFA has not met all their conditions for returning.Key Facts
- UEFA represents 55 European football associations.
- UEFA voted unanimously to stop taking part in FIFA events last week.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced a plan to sell minority shares in World Cups and other FIFA events.
- Infantino withdrew the sale plan after widespread criticism.
- UEFA says withdrawing the sale plan alone is not enough to end the boycott.
- UEFA wants guarantees that future attempts to "sell off" major competitions will not happen.
- UEFA says it has lost confidence in Infantino’s leadership.
- UEFA’s stance remains firm despite FIFA leadership backing Infantino at a meeting in Morocco.
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