European soccer federations will boycott all FIFA competitions in protest of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors. The decision comes after an urgent meeting of UEFA member nations.
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) announced on Tuesday that its 55 member federations have unanimously agreed to boycott all FIFA competitions. This drastic measure is a direct response to Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, pushing forward with a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.
According to the report, UEFA stated this was a unanimous decision reached after an urgent online meeting. The organization has not yet detailed how the boycott will be implemented or what specific actions will be taken beyond refusing to participate in FIFA-organized tournaments.
The move signals significant opposition to Infantino’s proposal, which aims to generate additional revenue for FIFA through private investment in the World Cup. UEFA believes this plan is detrimental to the sport and has rallied its members against it.
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