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UEFA is expected to end its boycott threat against FIFA following assurances regarding the status of a proposed World Cup sell-off plan.

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1 min readSource:France24 Sport
UEFA to withdraw boycott threat against FIFA

Key facts

  • UEFA is set to withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions.
  • The decision follows assurances that a failed World Cup sell-off plan will not be revived.
  • The plan was associated with FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
  • Member federations are meeting in Monaco on Thursday.
  • The meeting is scheduled to take place ahead of the Champions League draw.

European soccer governing body UEFA is preparing to formally withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions. The decision follows assurances that Gianni Infantino’s previously proposed World Cup sell-off plan will not be revived.

Meeting in Monaco

UEFA’s member federations are scheduled to meet on Thursday in Monaco. The meeting is taking place ahead of the Champions League draw, where the formal withdrawal of the boycott threat is expected to occur.

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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by France24 Sport.

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