# UEFA Keeps FIFA Boycott Threat as Infantino Faces Wider Backlash 2026-08-07T01:50:22+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet UEFA has maintained its threat to boycott FIFA competitions, saying its conditions have not been met after Gianni Infantino abandoned a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. The English Football Association has also withdrawn support for Infantino’s re-election bid, according to British media reports. FIFA apologised for errors in handling the proposal after a crisis meeting in Morocco, while saying senior officials backed the president. FIFPRO accused Infantino of a “profound abuse of presidential power”, and Amnesty International called for governance reforms. The New York Times, as reported by Times Now, said two members of a five-person FIFA committee opposed the plan. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also said he had lost confidence in Infantino. ## Coverage - sportstar.thehindu.com - newindianexpress.com - timesnownews.com - timesnownews.com Tags: English FA, FIFA, Gianni Infantino, UEFA, World Cup Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/english-fa-withdraws-support-for-fifa-president-infantino/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/english-fa-withdraws-support-for-fifa-president-infantino/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.