UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposal
UEFA has threatened to boycott the World Cup if FIFA proceeds with a proposal to involve private investors in the tournament. The organization maintains that the event should not be commercialized in this manner.
Why it matters
This represents a significant power struggle in global sports governance that could fundamentally alter the structure and ownership of the world's most popular sporting event.
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) said "the World Cup is not for sale" and warned that its national teams would boycott the tournament if FIFA goes ahead with its private investor proposal.
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