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Uefa maintains World Cup boycott still stands despite Fifa’s backing for Infantino
European body says Fifa statement ‘changes nothing’
TL;DR
- Uefa maintains its threat to boycott Fifa competitions, stating Fifa's support for President Gianni Infantino "changes nothing."
- The conditions necessary to avert the boycott, including assurances against future attempts to alter the game, have not been met.
- The global players' union, Fifpro, condemned Infantino's actions as "a profound abuse of presidential power."
- Conmebol criticized Infantino's "repeated unilateral actions taken without resorting to dialogue."
- Arsène Wenger declined an invitation to a Fifa meeting, distancing himself from Infantino.
- Prince Ali bin al-Hussein stated he will not endorse or vote for Infantino, despite Fifa releasing owed funds.
- The African confederation (Caf) unanimously confirmed its support for Infantino.