UEFA Maintains Boycott of FIFA Competitions Amid Leadership Crisis
Despite FIFA abandoning its controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, UEFA continues its boycott, citing lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
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Despite FIFA abandoning its controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, UEFA continues its boycott, citing lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
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Despite FIFA abandoning its controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, UEFA continues its boycott of FIFA competitions, citing lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
France 24 English | Aug 6, 2026, 6:04 PM
world
From mid-2027 to 2031, Canal+ will air UEFA Men’s Club competitions across more than 40 Sub-Saharan African countries in all languages.
Africanews | Aug 6, 2026, 9:00 AM
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From mid-2027 to 2031, Canal+ will air Europe’s top football club matches in over 40 Sub-Saharan African countries, covering all languages and major UEFA tournaments.
Africanews | Aug 6, 2026, 8:45 AM
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From mid-2027 to 2031, Canal+ will air Europe’s top football club matches in over 40 Sub-Saharan African countries, covering all languages and major UEFA tournaments.
Africanews | Aug 6, 2026, 8:29 AM
world
From mid-2027 to 2031, Canal+ will air Europe's top football club matches in over 40 Sub-Saharan African countries, covering all languages and major UEFA tournaments.
Africanews | Aug 6, 2026, 8:15 AM
world
Starting mid-2027, Canal+ will air Europe’s top football club matches in over 40 Sub-Saharan African countries until 2031, covering all languages and major UEFA tournaments.
Africanews | Aug 6, 2026, 8:01 AM
world
From mid-2027 to 2031, Canal+ will air Europe's top football club competitions in over 40 Sub-Saharan African countries, covering all languages and leagues.
Africanews | Aug 6, 2026, 7:46 AM
world
From mid-2027 to 2031, Canal+ will air Europe's top football club matches in over 40 Sub-Saharan African countries, covering all languages and major UEFA tournaments.
Africanews | Aug 6, 2026, 7:31 AM
world
The French broadcaster Canal+ will air Europe’s top football club competitions across more than 40 Sub-Saharan African countries in multiple languages starting mid-2027.
Africanews | Aug 6, 2026, 7:16 AM
world
Starting mid-2027, Canal+ will air Europe’s top football club matches in over 40 Sub-Saharan African countries until 2031, covering all languages and major UEFA tournaments.
Africanews | Aug 6, 2026, 7:01 AM
world
From mid-2027 to 2031, Canal+ will air Europe’s top football club matches in over 40 Sub-Saharan African countries, covering all languages and major UEFA tournaments.
Africanews | Aug 6, 2026, 6:47 AM
world
From mid-2027 to 2031, Canal+ will air Europe's top football club competitions in over 40 Sub-Saharan African countries, covering all languages.
Africanews | Aug 6, 2026, 6:32 AM
world
From mid-2027 to 2031, Canal+ will air Europe's top football club competitions in over 40 Sub-Saharan African countries, covering all languages and leagues.
Africanews | Aug 6, 2026, 6:18 AM
world
From mid-2027 to 2031, Canal+ will air Europe’s top football club matches in over 40 Sub-Saharan African countries, covering all languages and major UEFA tournaments.
Africanews | Aug 6, 2026, 6:03 AM
world
From mid-2027 to 2031, Canal+ will air Europe's top football club matches in over 40 Sub-Saharan African countries, covering all languages and major UEFA tournaments.
Africanews | Aug 6, 2026, 5:49 AM
world
From mid-2027 to 2031, Canal+ will air Europe’s top football club matches in over 40 Sub-Saharan African countries, covering all languages and major UEFA tournaments.
Africanews | Aug 6, 2026, 5:36 AM
world
Starting mid-2027, Canal+ will air Europe’s top football club matches across over 40 Sub-Saharan African countries until 2031.
Africanews | Aug 6, 2026, 5:21 AMworld
FIFA reaffirms support for President Gianni Infantino after a controversial commercial rights proposal collapses, despite threats from major football confederations.
Al Jazeera | Aug 5, 2026, 11:46 PMworld
UEFA has sent a legal letter to FIFA challenging President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell minority stakes in World Cup events, escalating tensions within global football governance.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 5:30 PM
world
Europe's soccer governing body supports FIFA's withdrawal of plans to sell stakes in its competitions and pledges to prevent similar moves without consultation.
CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 11:15 AMworld
FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveiled a $28.7 billion plan to create a commercial subsidiary granting investors control over major tournaments, including the World Cup, sparking concern from football confederations worldwide.
ABC Australia News | Jul 30, 2026, 7:00 AM
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reportedly called FIFA to support England's preparations before their World Cup match against Mexico, a move that contrasts with the criticism former President Donald Trump faced over FIFA's handling of US striker Folarin Balogun's red card suspension.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 2:28 AM
politics
President Trump’s intervention in FIFA’s disciplinary decision on U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s red card has drawn criticism from European officials and former FIFA President Sepp Blatter, raising questions about political influence in soccer governance.
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