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UEFA withdraws FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League draw

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 2:22 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

UEFA withdraws FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League draw

Summary

UEFA is expected to withdraw its threatened boycott of FIFA competitions ahead of Thursday's Champions League draw in Monaco. This decision comes after UEFA expressed concerns over FIFA's plan to create a commercial subsidiary for major tournaments, which they had labeled a "shady" deal. UEFA sought assurances that such proposals would not arise again, and sources indicate that this condition has been met, allowing them to maintain their united front against FIFA President Gianni Infantino. UEFA's action aims to preserve its influence in global football as the Champions League phase begins soon.

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By the Numbers

•UEFA to withdraw boycott of FIFA competitions
•Draw for Champions League takes place on August 27
•Concerns over FIFA's commercial subsidiary plan addressed
•Assurances sought by UEFA reportedly met
•Champions League phase begins September 8 to 10

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2:22 AMYahoo Sports — UEFA set to withdraw FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League draw

What they're saying

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Thursday's draw for this season's Champions League has been somewhat overshadowed by the latest developments in the dispute between UEFA and FIFA over plans to bring private financing into the World Cup, with European football's governing body expected to drop a threatened boycott of global competitions."No UEFA national teams will participate in any FIFA competition for so long as these proposals remain alive," said the European governing body in a strong statement widely credited as being pivo
— Yahoo Sports

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