Europe threatens Infantino with a boycott of FIFA tournaments

European football is heading towards a new phase of escalation in its confrontation with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, after his project to restructure the commercial rights of major tournaments sparked widespread objections within continental federations. These objections stem from concerns that the plan would grant investors direct influence over the game's premier competitions. Prominent figures in English football are calling for concrete steps beyond mere statements of rejection, including coordinated European action to adopt a unified stance that could encompass boycotting certain FIFA tournaments if the project proceeds to its final stages without modifications or extensive consultations. European federations believe the proposal not only alters the mechanism for managing commercial rights but could also redraw the map of power within global football. This has prompted them to prepare for intensive meetings aimed at unifying their position before the vote on the project. Linking approval of the plan to financial incentives for national federations has also drawn considerable criticism. Opponents view it as a means of pressuring members, while several federations have emphasized that they did not receive sufficient details about the project before it was opened for discussion. The objections extended to player representatives and a number of continental federations, who warned that any change in the structure of commercial rights ownership could affect the future of international tournaments and their economic balance, at a time when Infantino continues his efforts to rally support to ensure the project is passed in the coming period.