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UEFA President Boycotts FIFA World Cup Amid Tensions

7/13/2025

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UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has taken a stand by boycotting the FIFA Club World Cup, signaling rising tensions with FIFA over its controversial expansion plans. As FIFA president Gianni Infantino explores changes, UEFA's commitment to the Women's EURO shines through. Ceferin's absence underscores growing worries about FIFA's grip on club football and the future of the Champions League.

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UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has taken a stand by boycotting the FIFA Club World Cup, signaling rising tensions with FIFA over its controversial expansion plans. As FIFA president Gianni Infantino explores changes, UEFA's commitment to the Women's EURO shines through. Ceferin's absence underscores growing worries about FIFA's grip on club football and the future of the Champions League.