European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-07-31 16:53 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Sport, Europe, World News
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GENEVA — European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to protest Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in soccer's biggest tournament to private equity investors. The North American soccer body rejected his plan later the same day.
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