European nations consider World Cup boycott over FIFA plans

European nations are contemplating a boycott of the World Cup in response to FIFA president Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell a stake in FIFA's commercial assets to private investors. UEFA plans to hold an emergency meeting this week to discuss a coordinated response. FIFA's initiative to establish FIFA Forward Enterprise, valued at $20 billion, has drawn considerable scrutiny. Infantino has promised enhanced development funding for member associations, but UEFA’s leadership has made it clear that this move is viewed as unacceptable. They believe the governance of football should not be treated as marketable assets. UEFA is confident that its influence can help halt the initiative, similar to how it previously dissolved plans for a biennial World Cup.

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