UEFA Vice President McAllister Calls FIFA Boycott Threat a Success
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At a glance
- UEFA Vice President Laura McAllister considers the threat of boycotting FIFA World Cups a success.
- The action was taken in response to controversial investor plans by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
- UEFA plans to continue working with stakeholders for changes in global football governance.
UEFA Vice President Laura McAllister has declared the threat of boycotting FIFA World Cups a success, stating that the action helped push back against controversial investor plans proposed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
"We won the battle, and that was important," McAllister told Sky News in an interview. She emphasized that the boycott threat proved effective, particularly as some European teams are scheduled to participate in the upcoming U20 Women's World Cup. "The boycott has worked so far," the 61-year-old Welsh official added.
We won the battle, and that was important.
However, McAllister cautioned that Infantino's investor plans are merely the "tip of the iceberg" regarding broader issues within the global football governing body. UEFA remains committed to advocating for changes in football's leadership and is actively seeking potential counter-candidates.
UEFA intends to collaborate with key stakeholders, including fans, players, clubs, leagues, national associations, and the Asian Football Confederation, to drive these necessary reforms in the governance of world football.
The boycott has worked so far.
Originally published by Der Standard in German. 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.