UEFA Maintains Boycott Threat After FIFA Apology Over World Cup Deal

AP News • 06 Aug 15:03

UEFA said it still lacks confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and will not lift its threat to boycott FIFA competitions until its demands are met, despite FIFA's apology for a failed World Cup profit-sale plan.

The New York Times • 06 Aug 08:31

Gianni Infantino secured a show of support from most of FIFA's senior management in Rabat, despite criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF and several national federations over his aborted proposal to sell stakes in World Cup-related events.

AP News • 05 Aug 21:50

Prime Minister Justin Carney said he lacks confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino after the latter withdrew a plan to commercialise World Cup rights, adding to mounting criticism of the soccer body’s governance.

ESPN • 05 Aug 06:43

Gianni Infantino convened an emergency meeting of FIFA officials in Rabat after UEFA and other confederations rejected a proposal to sell a stake in a new commercial entity, prompting calls for accountability within the federation.

nytimes.com • 04 Aug 10:24

Mattias Grafström told FIFA employees that the organization will remain stable despite the scrapped Forward Enterprise project, while senior officials have criticized the initiative and several football bodies have expressed loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino.

The New York Times • 04 Aug 04:00

JPMorgan Chase is involved in a proposed sale of a portion of FIFA's commercial assets, a move that has coincided with calls from European nations to boycott the upcoming World Cup.

New York Post • 03 Aug 12:11

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has arranged a private call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he faces calls to step down over a failed proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights.

politico.eu • 03 Aug 09:33

UEFA said it may pursue legal action, arbitration or regulatory complaints against FIFA President Gianni Infantino and venture capital firm Thrive Capital after a proposal to privatise part of the World Cup’s commercial rights was rejected.

AP News • 03 Aug 09:30

UEFA has warned FIFA that it may pursue legal, arbitration or regulatory complaints after Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell a stake in future World Cup revenues to private investors was withdrawn.

AP News • 02 Aug 18:08

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticised FIFA President Gianni Infantino as unsuitable to head the governing body, citing recent controversy over a proposed sale of World Cup stakes.

Salon.com • 02 Aug 13:00

Gianni Infantino's proposal to spin off World Cup commercial rights into a for-profit entity and sell a stake to an investment group led by Joshua Kushner was withdrawn within two days following strong resistance from UEFA and other regional bodies.

cbsnews.com • 01 Aug 13:17

European soccer governing body UEFA withdrew its support for Gianni Infantino’s proposal to create a $20 billion company to run World Cup events after widespread opposition from other confederations and internal resignations.

AP News • 01 Aug 10:17

UEFA announced it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and will review the failed proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights to private-equity investors.

NBC News • 01 Aug 00:04

Gianni Infantino announced the abandonment of a proposal to create a $20 billion commercial subsidiary that would have sold stakes in the World Cup to private-equity investors, after widespread opposition from regional football bodies.

AP News • 31 Jul 23:55

Gianni Infantino announced the abandonment of a proposal to create a $20 billion company involving private investors to manage World Cup revenues, following objections from UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC and internal FIFA staff.

AP News • 31 Jul 10:08

Senior FIFA adviser Carlos Cordeiro quit on Friday, citing opposition to a proposal to spin off FIFA's commercial operations and sell a minority stake to private investors.

independent.co.uk • 31 Jul 07:41

UEFA and CONCACAF have announced they will boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions if the governing body’s proposal to create a commercial entity and sell minority stakes to private investors is approved.

CBS News • 30 Jul 21:32

The North, Central American and Caribbean football confederation voted against Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell a 20% stake in a new FIFA commercial subsidiary to private investors, aligning with European opposition.

ESPN • 30 Jul 19:53

UEFA and the North, Central American and Caribbean federation (Concacaf) voted to reject FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights, pledging to boycott FIFA competitions until the proposal is withdrawn.

AP News • 30 Jul 16:16

UEFA's 55 member associations will not take part in FIFA competitions after the governing body rejected Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

nytimes.com • 30 Jul 15:12

European football associations have decided to abstain from FIFA tournaments until the organization abandons plans to sell stakes in World Cup events to private investors, a move also prompting criticism from other confederations.

New York Post • 30 Jul 12:43

UEFA is set to vote on a boycott of all FIFA competitions, citing concerns about a $20 billion Wall Street-linked takeover of the sport, which could affect the 2030 World Cup.

MS NOW • 29 Jul 23:54

U.S. lawmakers and European parliamentarians have condemned FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to offer private investors ownership stakes in the World Cup, citing concerns over political neutrality and potential conflicts of interest.

The Independent • 29 Jul 21:44

A proposal to privatise future World Cups, allegedly developed without consulting FIFA’s council, has sparked anger among senior football officials and raised questions about its financing and governance.

Forbes • 29 Jul 17:56

UEFA is considering a boycott of FIFA events after the governing body announced a plan to sell minority stakes in the World Cup, prompting criticism from multiple football confederations.

AP News • 29 Jul 14:24

FIFA President Gianni Infantino gave member federations until Sept. 19 to accept a one-time $20 million payment linked to a proposal that would sell a 20% stake in a new FIFA subsidiary to private investors, prompting strong opposition from UEFA and other continental bodies.

ESPN • 29 Jul 12:56

FIFA president Gianni Infantino gave member associations until Sept. 19 to approve a proposal that would create a $20 billion subsidiary and provide up to $40 million per federation, prompting criticism and threats of a boycott from UEFA and other bodies.

AP News • 28 Jul 16:06

FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced plans for a $20 billion commercial entity to run the World Cup and other tournaments, prompting strong criticism from UEFA over concerns of privatizing football assets.