UEFA will boycott FIFA tournaments if Gianni Infantino goes ahead with his proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup. A statement read: “UEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIFA competitions“UEFA and its 55 member associations stand as one. “We unanimously and unequivocally reject FIFA’s proposal to transfer ownership interests in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions to private investors. This is not merely a profound failure of leadership, but an abdication of FIFA’s duty as the custodian of world football. Nor can the interests of national associations, leagues, clubs, players and supporters become subordinate to investor returns.