{
  "id": 226842,
  "title": "Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/uefa-says-boycott-may-still-go-ahead-as-fa-withdraws-infantino-support",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T16:11:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC World",
    "slug": "bbc-world",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c2k74yevgzwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "European football governing body Uefa has expressed concerns over FIFA's decision to withdraw support for President Gianni Infantino, despite attempts to salvage the situation. The FA has now withdrawn its backing, citing Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors as a breach of Uefa's conditions. Uefa maintains that Infantino's actions do not align with their stated requirements, including the withdrawal of competitive bidding for the World Cup and assurances that such practices would not be repeated. Infantino has apologized for any mistakes but insists he will remain as FIFA president. The controversy has left Uefa in a difficult position, as they struggle to find a solution to oust Infantino and restore confidence in the organization.",
  "summary": "Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday \"changes nothing\", says European governing body Uefa.",
  "key_points": [
    "Uefa worries over FIFA dropping Infantino's support",
    "FA drops backing due to Infantino's stake sale plan",
    "Infantino vows to stay as FIFA president"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Uefa's stance suggests a rift with FIFA will persist unless Infantino reverses his plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, aligning with Uefa's requirements.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/uefa-says-boycott-may-still-go-ahead-as-fa-withdraws-infantino-support-229366",
        "published": "2026-08-06T16:11:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}