UEFA Lifts Boycott Threat After Receiving Assurances from FIFA

UEFA is preparing to withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving binding assurances from FIFA President Gianni Infantino that the controversial World Cup share sale plan will not be repeated.

Withdrawal of the Boycott Threat

Following concrete and binding guarantees received from FIFA, UEFA has decided to end its planned boycott of FIFA competitions.

Approval for Tournament Participation

With this decision, the path has been cleared for European teams to participate in the U-20 Women's World Cup, which will begin on September 5 in Poland, and subsequent tournaments.

National teams from countries such as England, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and the host nation Poland will be able to participate in the event without any issues.

Behind Closed Doors Negotiations

While the parties engaged in heated public debates, they held weeks of private and confidential talks, and FIFA welcomed the end of the boycott as the crisis was resolved.

Monte Carlo Meeting and Presidential Debates

As the UEFA executive committee and federation presidents meet in Monte Carlo, the UEFA stance that Infantino should be replaced is also being discussed.

Move to Withdraw Support from Italy

During this process, the Italian Football Federation announced in a statement on Wednesday that it has officially withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino.