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  "id": 3677612,
  "title": "Uefa to push to remove Infantino after dropping boycott",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/uefa-to-push-to-remove-infantino-after-dropping-boycott",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T05:36:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/uefa-push-remove-infantino-dropping-210427916.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 55 member associations of European football, together with European members on the Fifa Council, are set to receive a letter on Thursday, confirming that the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan will not be revived. This guarantees the lifting of the boycott threat from Uefa, allowing the Fifa Under-20 Women's World Cup to proceed in Poland next week with six European teams participating. BBC Sport understands that Uefa is confident a unity candidate can be found to stand against Infantino in the upcoming re-election in March. However, passing a vote of no confidence would require a significant majority of 159 votes, which is considered highly unlikely. Former players have also recently called for change at the head of Fifa, with a statement asserting the need for change. Despite this, a group of supportive former players has expressed their continued backing for Infantino and his contributions to the game. The removal of the boycott threat has been seen as a relief for the six European Women's Under-20 teams, who had been in uncertain circumstances, but could also be viewed as a victory for Infantino, making it more likely he will remain in power for the time being.",
  "summary": "Uefa dropped their plans to boycott Fifa tournaments on Wednesday, but will still move forward with efforts to remove Gianni Infantino.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Uefa set to lift Fifa boycott threat as Italy drops support for Infantino",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/uefa-set-to-lift-fifa-boycott-threat-as-italy-drops-support-for-3542611",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:44:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Uefa to push to remove Infantino after dropping boycott",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/uefa-to-push-to-remove-infantino-after-dropping-boycott",
        "published": "2026-08-26T21:04:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Uefa to push to remove Infantino after dropping boycott",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/uefa-to-push-to-remove-infantino-after-dropping-boycott-3612272",
        "published": "2026-08-26T22:36:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "UEFA set to withdraw FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League draw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/uefa-set-to-withdraw-fifa-boycott-threat-ahead-of-champions-league",
        "published": "2026-08-27T02:22:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "UEFA set to withdraw FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League draw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/uefa-set-to-withdraw-fifa-boycott-threat-ahead-of-champions-league-3680943",
        "published": "2026-08-27T02:23:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "UEFA set to withdraw FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League draw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/uefa-set-to-withdraw-fifa-boycott-threat-ahead-of-champions-league-3656136",
        "published": "2026-08-27T03:38:10.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
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