World Cup governance pressure builds after Infantino backlash
💡 Why it matters
If UEFA actually boycotts the World Cup, it would fracture the sport's most prestigious event and potentially trigger a seismic shift in global football governance and revenue distribution.
A senior adviser to FIFA president Gianni Infantino resigned after the Asian Football Confederation joined UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing controversial investment proposals. The escalating conflict raises questions about Infantino's leadership and the future of the World Cup as UEFA threatens a boycott.
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