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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Christopher McKeon and Jamie Gardner

Government ministers back Uefa’s ‘principled decision’ over Fifa World Cup boycott

Ministers have publicly backed Uefa’s decision to boycott Fifa competitions until the global football body’s controversial plans to involve private investors in major tournaments are shelved.

The European football governing body announced its stance after a crisis meeting on Thursday afternoon, reacting to Fifa's proposals to establish a company with private investors to manage events like the World Cup.

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