FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s apology for the controversial ‘FFE’ proposal has not calmed the storm of criticism he faces. The proposal, which aimed to sell off commercial and operational rights to the World Cup, was met with fierce opposition from European soccer’s governing body, UEFA.

UEFA’s Stance

UEFA has made it clear that it will not participate in FIFA events until its conditions are met. These conditions include the withdrawal of the ‘FFE’ proposal and assurances that such attempts to alter the game will not be made again. UEFA has lost confidence in Infantino’s presidency and is standing by its decision to boycott FIFA competitions.

The boycott could have significant implications for upcoming FIFA events, including the Under-20 Women’s World Cup, which is set to take place in Poland in September. It is unclear whether FIFA will need to find a new host for the tournament or if many key nations will participate.

Global Reaction

FIFPRO, the global representative organization for professional players, has also called for further reforms in FIFA. The organization has stated that the withdrawal of the ‘FFE’ proposal did not restore confidence in the organization and that more needs to be done to address the issues at hand.

CONMEBOL, the governing body of football in South America, has taken a more lenient stance on Infantino and FIFA. While welcoming the decision to withdraw the ‘FFE’ proposal, CONMEBOL has stated that it will not support an extraordinary congress to vote on Infantino’s future. Instead, the organization will follow the current timeline for the presidential election, which is set for early next year.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.