European teams boycott FIFA over plan to sell World Cup stake to investors

A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.

Uefa said its position will not change until Fifa’s proposal is abandoned.

All Uefa member associations voted unanimously in a crisis meeting on Thursday

European nations to boycott World Cup in protest against FIFA sell-off  lbc.co.uk

European nations have agreed to boycott the World Cup if Gianni Infantino goes ahead with selling off part of the World Cup to private investors, Sky News understands.

Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in FIFA’s commercial operations to private investors faces fierce opposition from UEFA, which could potentially have enough votes to block the proposal.

It’s not just match-going football fans who fear the financial ramifications of Fifa’s sell-off of commercial rights; World Cup sponsors could also find themselves paying more or getting less for their money, experts have warned. Sponsors currently contribute around a quarter of Fifa’s $15bn income over a four-year cyc

Sepp Blatter, FIFA chief for 17 years until 2015, has blasted new proposal that moves 'people's game' further from fans.

FILE PHOTO: Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter arrives at the Swiss Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona, Switzerland July 8, 2022. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo 29 Jul 2026 10:14PM ZURICH, July 29 : Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Wednesday slammed the football governing body's plans to create a $20 billion s

A proposal to privatize FIFA's commercial operations is the latest episode to draw criticism from Brussels officials and lawmakers.

Controversial plans to sell stakes in the FIFA World Cup to private investors have sparked a furious response from football authorities and politicians. UEFA, the body that governs European football, took the unprecedented step of releasing a statement condemning FIFA’s plan, which involves creating a new entity that w

Association was unaware of Infantino’s plans ‘We are deeply concerned by the lack of due process’ Concacaf has joined Uefa in criticising Fifa’s plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors. In a strongly worded statement the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football

FIFA president Gianni Infantino earns more criticism after unveiling a brazen plan to "unleash the commercial potential" of the World Cup.

He's just presided over a World Cup regarded as the most commercialised in history.

Gianni Infantino stands to make millions if he's able to complete a deal.