Uefa ‘likely’ to drop threat to boycott Fifa tournaments
The European football body says its concerns have been met after the failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
UEFA is likely to abandon its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments after meeting two key conditions set by the governing body, a source revealed Wednesday. Infantino, facing mounting pressure over his aborted plan to sell World Cup stakes, has stepped down from his role as president. Uefa, led by Aleksander Ceferin, had previously labeled the proposal as a "shady, opaque backroom deal."
Despite Infantino's withdrawal days earlier, Uefa maintained their boycott threat due to concerns over future attempts to tarnish the game. However, with UEFA's national associations convening in Monaco for the Champions League draws, the likelihood of dropping the boycott threat appears high. One source stated that UEFA now considers the second condition satisfied, leading to the possible end of the threat.
The Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, commencing on September 5, is seen as a critical juncture, as its success could bolster UEFA's push for Infantino's resignation.
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