McAllister claims FIFA is blackmailing associations over World Cup plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister has accused FIFA of attempting to blackmail member associations regarding its private equity plan for the World Cup. During a recent meeting, Uefa's 55 member associations voted to boycott FIFA competitions if the proposal is accepted. FIFA president Gianni Infantino had offered £15 million to each nation for approval by mid-September, but McAllister described the timeframe as financially coercive, presenting an existential threat to football. She urged for a unified stance among other governing bodies to resist the proposal, which aims to sell stakes in key football events.
- •McAllister labels FIFA's offer as financial blackmail.
- •Uefa members voted to boycott FIFA events if plans are approved.
- •Infantino proposed £30 million to nations for support of the plan.
- •McAllister warns of a genuine threat to football's integrity.
- •Concerns arise over the future of the UK Women's World Cup bid.
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — McAllister accuses FIFA of 'blackmail' over World Cup plan
"Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister has accused Fifa of trying to blackmail member associations into trying to accept its controversial private equity plan.
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