Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
UEFA has publicly responded to FIFA’s recent deadline urging associations to back its proposals or risk losing a one-off payment, describing FIFA's approach as revealing of the plan's intentions.
UEFA states that discussions with many stakeholders show substantial and growing opposition to FIFA’s scheme.
The statement stresses that FIFA should not exploit football for its own benefit, but should instead foster growth that prioritizes associations, clubs, leagues, players, and fans.
UEFA concludes that the football community must pursue the correct development strategies, rather than supporting FIFA’s enrichment plans.