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UEFA Boycott Follows Petition Demanding Infantino Resign

8/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

Global petition demands FIFA President Gianni Infantino resign.
Fans allege Infantino attempted to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
Three continental confederations accused Infantino of deception in an open letter last week.
UEFA announced it will boycott FIFA events after losing confidence in Infantino's leadership.
Football Supporters Europe, Football Supporters Africa and Independent Supporters Council signed the petition calling for supporters' involvement in FIFA governance.

History

Historical Context

In May 2015 U.S. prosecutors indicted 14 FIFA officials and arrested seven at a Zurich hotel, leading Sepp Blatter to announce his resignation in June. The fallout spurred ongoing demands for stronger oversight, and today Football Supporters Europe, Football Supporters Africa and the Independent Supporters Council have filed a petition urging Gianni Infantino to improve transparency.

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Story summary

Global petition demands FIFA President Gianni Infantino resign.
Fans allege Infantino attempted to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
Three continental confederations accused Infantino of deception in an open letter last week.
UEFA announced it will boycott FIFA events after losing confidence in Infantino's leadership.
Football Supporters Europe, Football Supporters Africa and Independent Supporters Council signed the petition calling for supporters' involvement in FIFA governance.

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