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European soccer teams vote to boycott World Cups over controversial FIFA investment plan
UEFA boycotts the World Cup: Europe’s soccer governing body has voted to boycott future men’s and women’s World Cups in reaction to FIFA’s plan to inject private money into its competitions.

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UEFA threatens FIFA boycott over private investment plan
European teams boycott FIFA over plan to sell World Cup stake to investors
How world soccer is governed: FIFA, UEFA and the balance of power
FIFA’s plan to create a US$20-billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and sell minority stakes to external investors has highlighted the balance of power within world soccer.

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UEFA’s World Cup boycott explained — and what happens next?
European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan, CONCACAF joins in opposition
UEFA nations agree to boycott World Cups over FIFA’s private investment plans
On Tuesday, FIFA confirmed its plans to sell a significant minority stake in a new entity that it, as a non-profit organisation, is setting up to run its main events, such as the World Cups and Club W...

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UEFA members to boycott all FIFA competitions amid World Cup private equity plan
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UEFA to boycott the World Cup over Infantino’s investment plan

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