SportsUEFA maintains World Cup boycott despite FIFA apology

FIFA’s crisis meeting and apology have failed to persuade European football’s governing body. In a statement released on August 6, UEFA said it would continue its boycott of the World Cup. The dispute concerns FIFA’s proposal to open competitions to private investment. UEFA’s position remains unchanged despite the attempted crisis response.

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