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European nations say World Cup boycott is still on, keeping FIFA's Infantino in limbo
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Rafael Nam
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UEFA and other soccer bodies are maintaining a boycott against FIFA following a controversial plan to privatize commercial operations of the World Cup. Despite FIFA President Gianni Infantino abandoning the plan, European nations demand further governance reforms and assurances.
UEFA — the soccer body that represents 55 European nations — said on Thursday it would maintain its boycott of the World Cup, extending the pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign over a failed plan to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors.
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