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European soccer leaders to boycott the World Cup in an unprecedented step
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Rafael Nam
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UEFA and other European soccer bodies are threatening to boycott the World Cup if FIFA proceeds with a plan to sell commercial stakes in the tournament to private investors. The controversy centers on FIFA's proposal to create a company for commercial rights, which includes potential involvement from investors linked to the Trump administration.
UEFA, Europe's main soccer body, said on Thursday its members would boycott the men's and women's World Cup unless FIFA abandons a controversial plan to sell stakes in in the tournament to private investors.
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