UEFA target Infantino after FIFA shelve World Cup private investment plan

FIFA president Gianni Infantino failed to calm the stormy waters surrounding his position despite on Saturday scrapping a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.

European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to protest Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in soccer’s biggest tournament to private equity investors. The North American soccer body rejected his plan later the same day.

FIFA has faced backlash from global soccer governing bodies over the proposal to allow private investment.

UEFA vows to boycott all FIFA competitions over private investment plan  USA Today

The governing body's plan welcoming investors to purchase World Cup-related commercial rights has drawn criticism from around the world.