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UEFA Poised to Lift FIFA Boycott Threat

morning · · thread: FIFA Proposes Sale of World Cup Commercial Stakes, Sparking Fierce UEFA Backlash

2 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · United States

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  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

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UEFA is expected to end its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments following discussions between the two organizations. UEFA members are scheduled to meet Thursday to formally end the boycott, according to a person familiar with the plan. This development ensures that the Women's Under-20 World Cup in Poland can proceed as planned with all six European teams participating.

The conflict began after the leak of the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a proposal to sell portions of the World Cup's commercial and operational rights. Although FIFA scrapped the proposal and apologized for mistakes, UEFA members had previously voted to maintain the boycott. The current shift follows reassurances from FIFA that such a project will not be attempted again.

FIFA issued a statement saying it is pleased that all qualified teams will participate and remains committed to the global development of the game. Meanwhile, UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin recently stated that he expects FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign or face a challenge in next year's presidential election. Candidates for that election must come forward by November 18.

How each side framed it

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The reporting framed the event as a temporary reprieve for a beleaguered leader who is still facing significant pressure to resign.
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The reporting focused on the geopolitical shift regarding Italy's support for Infantino as a catalyst for the resolution.

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