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Uefa to discuss boycotting World Cup in emergency meeting after Fifa bombshell

Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell off the World Cup has been met by fierce criticism

The Independent UK · Jul 29

UEFA slams FIFA over Infantino's deadline for World Cup stake sale

The clash between FIFA and UEFA has intensified after European football's governing body issued a fresh rebuke over plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. UEFA will hold an emergency meeting to discuss its next steps.

Euronews · Jul 29

Gianni Infantino wants to sell the World Cup – but it’s not his to sell

It’s clear from the generally horrified reaction to Gianni Infantino’s plan to turn the World Cup into an investment vehicle that the Fifa boss has gone too far.

The Conversation · Jul 29

Czech FA breaks ranks to back Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

Early plans for a Uefa boycott of Fifa competitions have suffered an early blow

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Gianni Infantino has issued a $40 million ultimatum over despicable World Cup sell-off plan

The FIFA president has promised ‘as much value as possible’ for Member Associations but the football community has reacted angrily to his scheme

FourFourTwo · Jul 29

Die-hard England fans threaten World Cup boycott as Fifa plans spark backlash

The FA said it was ‘deeply concerned’ by Fifa’s proposals.

Evening Standard · Jul 29

'Hands off our game': EU slams FIFA for selling a stake in the World Cup

EU Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef backs the European Football Association in criticising the plan, which involves Trump’s affinal relative Joshua Kushner, while European countries are reportedly weighing a boycott.

Euronews · Jul 29

Awakening giants: Dortmund add stardust to their rise through leagues

Manuela Zinsberger and Alexandra Popp have made surprise moves to third-tier club looking to join elite

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29

'The World Cup Was Never Anyone's to Sell': UK PM Slams FIFA's $20 Billion Rights Plan

FIFA's proposed $20 billion commercial rights venture has sparked backlash from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, UEFA, and football leaders. Here's why critics fear for the future of the World Cup.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

Uefa has to show backbone: concrete action can make Fifa’s World Cup plans untenable

European football has shown an increased willingness to talk tough with Fifa but words can only be wielded so many times

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29