Turin, Aug. 6 (LaPresse) – UEFA’s boycott of FIFA tournaments remains in effect. In the wake of the “full support” expressed by the FIFA Executive Committee for President Gianni Infantino, UEFA reiterates its position, noting that “the member associations have been very clear about the conditions imposed,” according to a statement from the European confederation – First, the proposals to sell off major competitions had to be withdrawn, and second, guarantees had to be provided that such attempts to distort soccer in this way would never be repeated. These conditions have not been met. Furthermore, UEFA made it unequivocally clear in Saturday’s statement that it has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino’s presidency. That position remains unchanged.” “Yesterday’s announcement that some people share his views changes nothing,” concludes the governing body of European soccer.
FIFA, UEFA Confirms Boycott: “Loss of Confidence in Infantino”
Turin, Aug. 6 (LaPresse) – UEFA’s boycott of FIFA tournaments remains in effect. In the wake of the “full support” expressed by the FIFA Executive Committee for President Gianni Infantino, UEFA reiterates its position, noting that “the member associations have been very clear about the conditions imposed,” according to a statement from the European confederation – First, the proposals to sell off major competitions had to be withdrawn, and second, guarantees had to be provided that such attempts to distort soccer in this way would never be repeated. These conditions have not been met. Furthermore, UEFA made it unequivocally clear in Saturday’s statement that it has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino’s presidency. That position remains unchanged.” “Yesterday’s announcement that some people share his views changes nothing,” concludes the governing body of European soccer.