European football officials characterized the proposal as an irresponsible, secret maneuver that ignores the sport’s generational legacy. By introducing external capital, UEFA argues that FIFA would permanently shift its focus from sporting integrity to commercial returns, forcing future decisions on match calendars and competition formats to prioritize investor demands over players and fans.
UEFA further criticized the administrative process behind the move, describing the push for private ownership as an act of coercion. The resolution demands not only the immediate cancellation of the current plan but also ironclad guarantees that global football governance will never again be opened to private entity stakes. With all 55 European associations unified, the decision creates an immediate deadlock, leaving FIFA with the prospect of hosting major tournaments without the participation of the continent’s wealthiest national teams.
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