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HomeSportUEFA Seeks to Oust FIFA President Infantino Despite Ending Boycott Threat
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UEFA Seeks to Oust FIFA President Infantino Despite Ending Boycott Threat

European football's governing body shifts strategy after stepping back from tournament boycott plans

26 August 2026 at 22:56 · 1 min read

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Gianni Infantino faces opposition from European football authorities seeking his removal.
Gianni Infantino faces opposition from European football authorities seeking his removal.Doha Stadium Plus Qatar from Doha, Qatar / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)

European football's governing body, UEFA, has backed away from proposed boycotts of FIFA tournaments while maintaining its campaign to remove Gianni Infantino as president of world football's governing body. UEFA abandoned its boycott strategy on Wednesday. However, officials confirmed that the organization still intends to pursue efforts to unseat Infantino from his leadership role at FIFA.

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