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UEFA may lift FIFA boycott threat but pressure on Infantino remains

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • UEFA is reportedly planning to lift its threat to boycott FIFA competitions during a meeting in Monaco.
  • The potential lifting of the boycott is linked to the upcoming Women's U-20 World Cup in Poland.
  • Despite easing the boycott threat, European football bodies aim to pressure Gianni Infantino, the current FIFA president, who is the sole candidate for the 2027 presidential elections.

UEFA is considering dropping its threat to boycott FIFA competitions, a move that could come as early as Thursday during a meeting in Monaco. However, this potential de-escalation does not signal an end to the pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

The European body will meet in Monaco for the Champions League draw and will use this conclave to discuss the conflict with FIFA.

— Source close to the matterExplaining UEFA's planned meeting and agenda.

Sources indicate that the decision to soften the stance is partly influenced by the proximity of the Women's U-20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in Poland from September 5-27. Several European nations have qualified for this tournament, making a boycott logistically complicated and potentially detrimental.

UEFA, in alliance with CONCACAF and AFC, has been seeking to challenge Infantino's leadership. Infantino, currently the only candidate for the FIFA presidential elections on March 18, 2027, faces continued opposition from European football authorities. While confederations do not directly influence the election, the 211 member federations hold the voting power.

attempts like this to distort football cannot be repeated.

— UEFA and federationsStating their demand after Infantino's commercial society plan was abandoned.

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has stated he will not run for FIFA president but has expressed a willingness to support a candidate capable of challenging Infantino. The ongoing tension highlights a significant power struggle within international football governance.

linked to the proximity of the Women's U-20 World Cup

— Figure close to football authoritiesExplaining the reason for the potential softening of UEFA's stance.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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