Infantino plots to sell World Cup final rights as UEFA threatens FIFA boycott

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, having backed away from a controversial plan to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup after fierce criticism including an open UEFA boycott threat, is now reportedly plotting behind the scenes to sell rights to the World Cup final itself. UEFA has publicly stated it would boycott all FIFA events over Infantino's proposals. Growing internal opposition and calls for his removal are mounting within football's governing bodies.

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