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Lucy Bronze supports Uefa's potential boycott of Fifa competitions

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Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Lucy Bronze supports Uefa's potential boycott of Fifa competitions

Summary

Lucy Bronze expressed strong support for Uefa's potential boycott of Fifa competitions, emphasizing the importance of protecting the future of the sport. Uefa's threat comes after an apology from Fifa president Gianni Infantino regarding past controversial proposals, which Uefa stated do not change its position. The collective stance among players aims to ensure a better environment for future generations. The situation is critical as qualifying play-offs for the 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup are set for October. Uefa has made clear that its conditions for lifting the boycott remain unmet, indicating ongoing tensions in their relationship with Fifa.

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By the Numbers

•Lucy Bronze supports Uefa's boycott of Fifa competitions
•Uefa's statement follows Infantino's apology regarding previous proposals
•Qualifying play-offs for the 2027 Women's World Cup occur in October
•Conditions for Uefa to lift the boycott remain unmet
•Uefa's loss of confidence in Infantino's leadership is reiterated

Latest Updates

11:05 AMThe Guardian Sport — Lucy Bronze backs Uefa’s stance on boycotting Fifa for ‘good of the game’
10:47 AMYahoo Sports — Uefa boycott right thing for future of game - Bronze
10:43 AMBBC Sport — Uefa boycott right thing for future of game - Bronze
10:27 AMYahoo Sports — England star Lucy Bronze backs Uefa’s boycott of Fifa competitions as Women’s World Cup looms

What they're saying

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Chelsea defender speaking in Auckland before friendly September’s Under-20 Women’s World Cup under threat Lucy Bronze has backed Uefa’s stance on boycotting all Fifa competitions for the “good of the game” and to safeguard football for future generations. On Thursday Europe’s governing body doubled down on its threat – including next summer’s Women’s World Cup - amid the furore surrounding the Fifa president Gianni Infantino and his shelved plan for a privately funded Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Tom Garry