UEFA plans boycott of FIFA competitions amid funding proposal disputes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
UEFA announced on July 30 that it plans to boycott all FIFA competitions in response to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell a stake in FIFA’s commercial operations valued at $20 billion. This decision follows an emergency meeting where the 55 member nations of UEFA unanimously agreed to the action. The proposal has faced strong opposition not only from UEFA but also from other football federations and leagues, raising concerns about transparency and motivations. Infantino’s plan aims to distribute $80 million to each of FIFA’s 211 member nations by 2037. The situation echoes the backlash against the failed European Super League, highlighting a significant conflict between commercial interests and the traditional values of soccer.
- •UEFA plans to boycott all FIFA competitions.
- •55 UEFA member nations unanimously agreed to the boycott.
- •FIFA's proposal includes $80 million payments to each member by 2037.
- •Concerns about transparency and motivations have been raised by multiple bodies.
- •The situation recalls the backlash against the European Super League initiative.
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"If Gianni Infantino wants to move forward with his plan to sell a stake in FIFA’s commercial operations to private investors at a $20 billion valuation, he’ll have to do so without some of the most dominant and influential countries in the soccer world. UEFA announced on Thursday that it plans to boycott all FIFA …
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