Gianni Infantino's apology fails to convince UEFA as World Cup boycott plans remain

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino's public apology has failed to convince UEFA to stand down from its boycott threat -Credit:TF-Images, Getty Images

UEFA have delivered a major blow to Gianni Infantino by confirming their boycott of future tournaments remains firmly in place, with the embattled FIFA President struggling to maintain his grip on power.

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Infantino was compelled to abandon plans to sell off future FIFA tournaments to private investors following fierce backlash from soccer federations worldwide, the overwhelming majority of whom condemned the proposals. UEFA led the strongest opposition, insisting its nations would boycott the next World Cup if the plans were not scrapped.

The European governing body has now reaffirmed that its member nations will not take part in FIFA's events if their demands following the scandal are not satisfied, including guarantees that such a scheme would never be devised again, after it emerged Infantino retained the 'full support' of FIFA's board on Wednesday after a crisis meeting.

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A UEFA statement released on Thursday read, via The Mirror: "UEFA's associations were very clear about the conditions attached to the non-participation in FIFA competitions.

"First, the proposals to sell off the major competitions had to be withdrawn, and secondly, assurances have to be made that such attempts to disfigure the game in this way will never be made again.

"These conditions have not been met. In addition, UEFA made it abundantly clear in its statement on Saturday that it has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino's presidency. That position holds.

"Yesterday's (Wednesday) announcement that some people employed by the FIFA President (and whose careers depend on his favour) agree with him changes nothing."

UEFA's most recent public broadside against Infantino signals that the considerable pressure bearing down on the Swiss executive in recent weeks shows no signs of easing anytime soon.

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While UEFA was the only confederation to threaten a full boycott of FIFA tournaments, Concacaf and the Asian Football Federation also rejected Infantino's proposals. However, Concacaf was the only other confederation to publicly challenge Infantino.

If this wasn't enough for Infantino to contend with, he has also faced fierce criticism from soccer icon Luis Figo, whilst current FIFA employee Arsene Wenger distanced himself from the proposal, as one of the Swiss boss's assistants resigned.

Furthermore, Jordan FA President Prince Ali Al Hussein even took to social media to accuse Infantino of blackmail during the World Cup. On Thursday, he responded to Infantino and FIFA's crisis meeting by stating that "my FA and I will not endorse president Infantino, nor will we vote for him."

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