UEFA is maintaining its threat to boycott FIFA competitions and aims to force Gianni Infantino to resign as president of the world football federation despite him backing down from plans to sell World Cup shares to private investors.
Infantino came under fire after his privatisation plan was revealed. The European football federation clarified its position through the British press, stating that trust in Infantino has been lost and that his decision to step back does not mean relations have been repaired.
Boycott Conditions Unmet
UEFA stated that its member associations set clear conditions regarding non-participation in FIFA tournaments. First, proposals to privatise major competitions had to be withdrawn. Second, FIFA had to guarantee that attempts to distort the game in this manner would never happen again. UEFA declared that these conditions have not been met.
UEFA noted that it categorically made clear in an announcement on Saturday, Aug. 1, that it lost trust in Infantino's presidency, a stance that remains unchanged. UEFA added that a statement issued yesterday by individuals employed by Infantino, whose careers depend on his favour, changes nothing.
