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Uli Hoeness backs World Cup boycott threat from European football associations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 7:51 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Uli Hoeness backs World Cup boycott threat from European football associations

Summary

Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness expressed support for a potential World Cup boycott by UEFA's 55 member associations, as they oppose FIFA's proposal to allow private investors to take ownership of World Cup rights. He stated that a tournament without European nations would be worthless and emphasized Europe's strength in football. The unanimous rejection of FIFA's investor deal highlights the tension between UEFA and FIFA amid plans to raise funds for member associations. Hoeness declined to comment further on FIFA President Gianni Infantino's future but criticized the proposal's implications.

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Key Details

•Hoeness calls a World Cup without Europeans 'worthless'.
•UEFA threatens joint boycott over FIFA's investor deal.
•FIFA aims to raise billions from selling World Cup rights.
•Bayern's sporting director criticized FIFA's proposal.
•Hoeness has a strong but undisclosed opinion on Infantino.

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7:51 PMYahoo Sports — Hoeness: World Cup without Europeans 'can be thrown in bin'

What they're saying

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Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness has given his explicit backing to the unified World Cup boycott threat issued by Europe's football associations, saying on Thursday a tournament without European nations would be worthless. "I personally believe that Europeans don't yet realize how strong they actually are.
— Yahoo Sports

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