Following today's developments, we're creating a dedicated megathread for discussion surrounding FIFA's reported proposal to sell stakes in a subsidiary responsible for the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup and other competitions, and UEFA's response. UEFA and all 55 of its member associations have announced that they will boycott FIFA competitions—including the men's and women's World Cups and the Club World Cup—if FIFA proceeds with the proposal. UEFA argues that "the World Cup is not for sale" and has criticised both the substance of the plan and the way it was developed. Use this thread for discussion about: UEFA's proposed boycott of FIFA competitions. FIFA's reported investment proposal and what it would mean. Gianni Infantino's leadership. The future governance of world football. Potential impacts on future World Cups. Reactions from national associations, clubs, players and supporters. Posts covering significant new developments, official statements, or major breaking news may still be approved separately at the moderators' discretion. General discussion, opinions, reactions, and duplicate submissions belong here. Keep the discussion civil This is one of the biggest governance stories in football in recent years, and opinions are likely to be strong. Please remember our rules: Be respectful to other users. Debate ideas, not individuals. No personal attacks, abuse, or trolling. No misinformation or deliberately misleading claims. Where possible, support factual claims with reliable sources. Discussion starters Should UEFA follow through with a boycott if the proposal is approved? Is FIFA becoming too commercially driven? Would private investment benefit or harm the long-term future of football? Could a World Cup without UEFA nations remain credible? Is this the biggest governance dispute between FIFA and UEFA in recent memory? Share your thoughts below.   submitted by   /u/AutoModerator [link]   [comments]