European anger mounts against FIFA: calls for Infantino to resign
European football associations are expressing strong opposition to FIFA's plans to sell tournament stakes to private investors. Officials from England, Scotland, Denmark, and Germany have criticized the proposal, citing concerns over governance and the commercialization of the sport.
Why it matters
This conflict highlights a growing power struggle between national football governing bodies and FIFA regarding the future ownership and commercial direction of global tournaments.
European anger mounts against FIFA: demands for Infantino to resign FEATURES World Cup Norway Sweden Denmark Scotland England Reactions continue to pour in after the European football body voted to boycott the World Cup over FIFA's plans to sell a stake in its tournaments to external investors.
The Reuters news agency rounded up the most notable responses to UEFA's decision to boycott FIFA's competitions.
The English Football Association came out fighting in a statement: "We stand shoulder to shoulder with our European colleagues and fully support the collective position. We oppose FIFA's plans. The World Cup belongs to football and always will."
Scotland's FA Board struck a similar tone: "The Scottish FA Board unequivocally agrees with the concerns raised by all members about the way in which these proposals were put forward and their deadline set, without a full consultation process or regard for the principles of good governance."
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