UEFA has unanimously agreed to boycott FIFA competitions if the world governing body proceeds with plans to create a new commercial subsidiary and sell a minority stake in it to private investors, escalating a growing dispute over the future governance of world football. The proposed company would manage FIFA's commercial rights, including broadcasting, sponsorship, ticketing, and licensing agreements for its tournaments, most notably the FIFA World Cup.

News broke on Tuesday that FIFA boss Infantino was considering selling parts of the tournament to private investors and forming a new company in a deal that could be worth around…

The 55 member associations in UEFA approved the boycott unanimously on Thursday.