FIFA Defends Plan Amid UEFA Boycott Threat

FIFA issued a statement saying “nobody is selling football” after UEFA member associations announced a boycott of all FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup, unless its proposal to sell portions of the event to US-based investors is abandoned. The federation blamed inaccurate media reports for disrupting its consultation process.

In an emergency meeting, UEFA members agreed to boycott FIFA events if the sale plan proceeds, citing concerns over commercialisation. FIFA’s response reaffirmed its commitment to the sport’s integrity while urging stakeholders to consider the broader implications of the proposal. amunra-online.pl