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Infantino Scraps $20B Sale After UEFA, CONCACAF Boycott Threat

8/5/2026

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino withdrew $20 billion plan to sell 20% of a subsidiary.
Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and North, Central American and Caribbean Football Confederation (CONCACAF) rejected the scheme and threatened a boycott and legal action.
Qatar, UAE, Sri Lanka and Lebanon backed Infantino while Ali bin Al Hussein accused FIFA of blackmail.
Council members announced a boycott, prompting Infantino to call a meeting in Rabat, Morocco for Wednesday.

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino withdrew $20 billion plan to sell 20% of a subsidiary.
Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and North, Central American and Caribbean Football Confederation (CONCACAF) rejected the scheme and threatened a boycott and legal action.
Qatar, UAE, Sri Lanka and Lebanon backed Infantino while Ali bin Al Hussein accused FIFA of blackmail.
Council members announced a boycott, prompting Infantino to call a meeting in Rabat, Morocco for Wednesday.