European nations to boycott World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with investment plan
Summary
European football teams have decided to boycott the World Cup if FIFA goes ahead with its plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors. UEFA, the body that oversees football in Europe, made this decision after an emergency meeting and said it will affect events like the men's and women's World Cups.Key Facts
- UEFA's 55 member groups voted to boycott FIFA events if the investment plan is approved.
- The plan involves selling parts of FIFA competitions to private investors.
- UEFA strongly opposes the plan and already issued critical statements.
- The boycott would affect the men's World Cup, women's World Cup, and Club World Cup.
- This threat will be tested soon at the Women's World Cup play-offs in October.
- FIFA's president, Gianni Infantino, proposed the investment plan.
- UEFA's decision shows unified disagreement among European football groups.
- The boycott only begins if FIFA members approve the investment proposals.
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