UEFA is preparing to withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments after receiving assurances that plans to sell stakes in the World Cup and other major tournaments will not be revived. ⚽🔥

The move comes after FIFA decided in July to withdraw a proposal that faced opposition from all 55 UEFA member associations, which had agreed to boycott FIFA tournaments after details of the plan were revealed last month.

UEFA Prepares to Lift Boycott Threat

UEFA officials are expected to inform the federation’s executive committee and the presidents of most member associations during a meeting in Monaco on Thursday that the conditions for lifting the boycott have been met, according to Reuters.

UEFA had sought to withdraw the proposal and obtain assurances that similar plans would not be repeated in the future, amid widespread opposition to the proposal from European associations.

A source familiar with the discussions told Reuters: “This is not a defeat for UEFA, but a reality of avoiding the loss of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young players. The action and determination for change will continue.” 📢

Dispute with Gianni Infantino to Continue

Despite expectations that the direct boycott threat will be lifted, sources indicate that UEFA is likely to continue its campaign against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over the proposal to sell the club.

The issue is expected to be discussed during the Monaco meeting, amid the ongoing dispute between UEFA and FIFA’s administration over several matters.

Therefore, the expected withdrawal of the boycott does not necessarily mean that the dispute will end completely, with European moves against the policies of the world football governing body expected to continue. 🔥⚽

Pressure on Infantino Continues to Grow

The development comes as pressure on Gianni Infantino continues to increase during the dispute. In an interview with The Athletic published on Wednesday, European Leagues president Claudius Schäfer said there is no future for Infantino at FIFA.

Schäfer stressed the need to reform the governing body of world football and redefine the responsibilities of its president.

European Leagues represents 53 professional men’s and women’s football leagues, highlighting the scale of the organizations represented by the association. 🏆

Three Continental Confederations Put Pressure on Infantino

Infantino is facing pressure from three continental confederations to resign, including UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football, known as CONCACAF.

Regional governing bodies have discussed the possibility of withdrawing confidence in the FIFA president, who intends to run for a fourth term next year and is expected to face strong opposition.

At the same time, Infantino continues to enjoy the support of the African and South American confederations, while seeking to sideline the associations and deal directly with their members.

Teams Prepare for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

Meanwhile, national teams are currently preparing for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, which is scheduled to begin on September 5.

These preparations come amid continued administrative disputes within world football, as the sporting community awaits the developments of the UEFA meeting in Monaco and the European governing body’s position on the boycott threat. ⚽🔥

Do you expect UEFA’s withdrawal from the boycott threat to ease the dispute with Infantino, or will the crisis continue? 🤔⚽