Real Madrid supports Uefa after Fifa abandons World Cup sell-off plans

Real Madrid has expressed gratitude to Uefa for its role in persuading Fifa to retract plans for selling stakes in a World Cup company to private investors. Uefa's potential boycott of Fifa competitions escalated pressure, leading to this decision, which was controversial and faced opposition from other confederations, including Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation. Real Madrid emphasized that the decision protects football's integrity and heritage. The club's statement highlighted the crucial role of football institutions in safeguarding the sport's future and indicates Uefa may pursue further actions against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, including considering a no-confidence vote.

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