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UEFA to lift FIFA boycott threat following commercial stake guarantees

UEFA is expected to withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions following negotiations that resulted in binding assurances from FIFA. The dispute originated from a controversial proposal by FIFA President Gianni Infantino to create a commercial entity, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), which would have allowed private investors to hold stakes in World Cup rights.

UEFA demanded two specific conditions to end the boycott: the complete withdrawal of the privatization proposal and formal guarantees that such attempts would not be repeated. FIFA has reportedly met these requirements through private correspondence. This resolution ensures that the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, scheduled for September 5–27, can proceed with all qualified European teams, including hosts Poland and nations such as England, France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.

Despite the easing of the boycott threat, political tensions between the two governing bodies remain high. UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin continues to call for Infantino's resignation, citing a loss of support from the football community. Additionally, several national federations, including the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), have withdrawn support for Infantino's potential re-election in March 2027.

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Aleksander Čeferin · FIFA · Gianni Infantino · Poland · UEFA

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