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Uefa set to drop Fifa tournament boycott threat

Uefa is set to drop its threat of boycotting Fifa competitions, having received assurances there will be no repeat of Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors, BBC Sport has been told.

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UEFA has decided to abandon its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances that FIFA will not repeat Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. The decision follows discussions that clarified the future ownership structure of the tournament. FIFA welcomed the move, stating it is pleased that all qualified teams will be participating in the upcoming Under‑20 Women’s World Cup.

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