European soccer's governing body UEFA and its 55 member nations voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments in what could be a knockout blow to the global soccer organization's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to external investors. Reuters Africa Sports Correspondent Nick Said has more.

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European soccer's governing body UEFA and its 55 member nations voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments in what could be a knockout blow to the global soccer organization's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to external investors. Reuters Africa Sports Correspondent Nick Said has more.
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The Asian Football Confederation has joined the North, Central America and Caribbean football association and UEFA in opposition to FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors. On Thursday, all 55 UEFA member associations pledged to boycott FIFA soccer competitions if president Gianni Infantino’s proposal is approved. “The FIFA […]
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