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UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA investment plan
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Jessica Golden
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UEFA has threatened to boycott all FIFA competitions if FIFA proceeds with a plan to sell a 20% stake in its commercial operations to private investors. The proposal has faced significant backlash for potentially compromising the governance and independence of international soccer.
European soccer governing body UEFA said Thursday it will boycott FIFA competitions including the World Cup if the global organization goes through with its proposal to sell a stake to private investors.
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