The Latest Breaking News from Fifa

UEFA says boycott of World Cups stands despite FIFA backdown on private investment

PARIS (FRANCE) - European football's governing body UEFA said they would maintain their boycott of the men's and women's World Cups on Thursday despite FIFA withdrawing the plan to open up their competitions to private investment.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Uefa says Infantino apology ‘changes nothing’ and repeats call for him to quit Fifa

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The Independent UK · Aug 6

The Argentinian FA has a date for your diary, whether you want it or not

In today’s Football Daily: Marking a meaningless, jingoistic token

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

Uefa fumes over Gianni Infantino apology by reiterating World Cup boycott

Infantino admitted ‘mistakes were made’ in the process of trying to sell off the World Cup but Uefa has insisted that the conditions of ending its boycott have ‘not been met’

The Independent UK · Aug 6

UEFA maintains boycott threat of FIFA competitions after Infantino's crisis meeting

Maintaining its position, UEFA has not wavered in its FIFA boycott threat, prompted by ongoing distrust in President Gianni Infantino. The European football governing body highlighted that the prerequisites for lifting this threat are still unfulfilled. Despite FIFA's apology for its unsuccessful World Cup stake selling plan and commitments to…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Fifa executives rally behind Infantino despite commercial plan fiasco

Gianni Infantino’s position as world football’s most powerful administrator appeared more secure on Thursday after senior Fifa executives backed him to remain president despite his failed attempt to overhaul the commercial operations behind competitions including the World Cup.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 6

Spain confident it will host the 2030 World Cup final because it 'deserves' it

Spain's sports minister expressed confidence the 2030 World Cup final will be in Spain. She stated Spain deserves to host the title game due to its strengths. FIFA denied reports that the final was awarded to co-host Morocco. The Spanish government was surprised by the news but noted FIFA's denial.…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

FA doubles down on Gianni Infantino stance as Fifa rallies behind under-fire president

Fifa released a statement on Wednesday that pledged its ‘full support’ to Gianni Infantino

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Uefa planning to check if Infantino tried to sell stakes in World Cup on cheap

Uefa is planning to commission an independent valuation of Fifa’s World Cup sale plans after concerns they were undervalued

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

Soccer: FIFA governance debate set to outlive Morocco truce despite backing for Infantino

FIFA apologized for mistakes in a World Cup commercial rights proposal after member federations complained. A review will now be conducted before a report is presented to the Council. European Leagues criticized FIFA's short assessment timeline for tournament expansion plans. Infantino seeks a fourth term as president while facing leadership…

The Economic Times · Aug 6