UEFA lifts ban on FIFA competitions but maintains its war against Infantino
El Periódico Mediterráneo - General27 August 2026 at 16:31
UEFA issued a statement on Thursday confirming that it is lifting the veto on FIFA-backed competitions, however, the tone of hostility towards the management of Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, shows that the conflict between both organizations remains intense. The European body expresses dissatisfaction with the decisions of the world football governing body, maintaining a confrontational stance despite backing down on the competition ban.
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