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UEFA threatens boycott over FFE proposal amid Infantino fight

8/25/2026

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Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) threatens boycott unless the FFE proposal is withdrawn.
Cameroon Football Federation president Samuel Eto’o says FIFA president Gianni Infantino did nothing wrong about the plan.
Confederation of African Football (CAF) continues backing Infantino.
FIFA’s presidential election is set for March 2027, with candidates required to file by November 18.
If 20% of FIFA’s 211 members request, an extraordinary congress could trigger a no-confidence vote on Infantino.

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Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) threatens boycott unless the FFE proposal is withdrawn.
Cameroon Football Federation president Samuel Eto’o says FIFA president Gianni Infantino did nothing wrong about the plan.
Confederation of African Football (CAF) continues backing Infantino.
FIFA’s presidential election is set for March 2027, with candidates required to file by November 18.
If 20% of FIFA’s 211 members request, an extraordinary congress could trigger a no-confidence vote on Infantino.