Sports · 30 July 2026
UEFA nations will boycott World Cups if FIFA sells stakes
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All 55 European football associations have voted to boycott future FIFA competitions if the sport's governing body proceeds with plans to sell stakes in its major events to private investors. FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal involves creating a commercial subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise, with external investors buying up to a 20% stake.
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