Casablanca – UEFA has confirmed that its 55 member associations remain committed to boycotting FIFA competitions, saying the conditions it set for restoring relations with world football’s governing body have not yet been fulfilled.
In a statement released today, European football’s governing body said FIFA’s decision to withdraw plans to sell minority stakes in its competitions was only one part of what UEFA had requested.
According to UEFA, member associations also sought guarantees that similar proposals would not be pursued again in the future. The organization argued that, despite FIFA’s recent internal discussions and public reassurances, those commitments have not been provided.
The latest statement follows a meeting in Rabat where FIFA President Gianni Infantino received unanimous backing from members of FIFA’s leadership.
FIFA later acknowledged mistakes surrounding its handling of the proposed investment plan, apologized to its council and member associations, and pledged to improve its internal processes.
UEFA, however, said those measures do not address what it considers a broader governance issue.
The European body also reiterated that it has lost confidence in Infantino’s leadership, adding that support expressed by FIFA officials does not alter its position.
UEFA confirmed it has issued FIFA with a document preservation letter, a legal measure requesting that relevant records be retained in anticipation of any potential future proceedings.
The boycott is expected to begin with the FIFA Women’s Under-20 World Cup in Poland on September 5, unless UEFA’s position changes.
