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FIFA Boycott Plan Sparks Controversy
UEFA has voted to boycott future World Cups if FIFA proceeds with its plan to sell the tournament to private equity. The decision comes amid growing concerns over FIFA's financial practices.
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Al Jazeera
UEFA member countries agree to boycott FIFA competitions in protest at private equity plan for World Cup.
2026-07-30 15:30 UTC
The Hill
UEFA, the football federation governing clubs in Europe, announced Thursday it voted to boycott future World Cups if FIFA's plan to sell the tournament to private equity comes to fruition. "UEFA and its 55 member associations stand as one. We unanimously and unequivocally reject FIFA’s proposal to t
2026-07-30 15:52 UTC