UEFA Threatens FIFA World Cup Boycott Over Private Investor Plan
UEFA's 55 member associations unanimously voted to withdraw from the World Cup if FIFA adopts a plan to open commercial rights to private investors.
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UEFA's 55 member associations unanimously voted to withdraw from the World Cup if FIFA adopts a plan to open commercial rights to private investors.
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