The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has confirmed it will join a European boycott of the next World Cup in opposition to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell a 20 per cent stake in the tournament to a private investment group with links to Donald Trump.
Emergency UEFA Meeting
SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell and president Mike Mulraney attended an emergency remote meeting of all 55 UEFA nations on Thursday afternoon to discuss the plans. The summit was called after Infantino's proposal sparked outrage across Europe.
The SFA issued a strong statement from Hampden, saying: "The President and Chief Executive of the Scottish FA today attended a remote meeting of UEFA nations to discuss the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise. The Scottish FA Board agrees unequivocally with the concerns raised by all members over the manner in which these proposals have been issued, and deadline set, without a full consultation process or consideration to good governance."
Protecting the Game's Spirit
The statement added: "The Board is fully supportive of the statement issued by UEFA following the meeting. We are also aligned with our fellow national associations who seek to ensure our collective voice is heard resoundingly, and that the Corinthian spirit which underpins the beautiful game - invented here in Scotland and shared with the world - is protected."
The decision marks a firm stand by Scotland alongside other European nations against FIFA's plans, which critics say prioritise private profit over the integrity of the sport.
