WILLEMSTAD — The UEFA has announced the withdrawal of its boycott threat following assurances from FIFA that no repetition of World Cup sales practices will occur, according to The Guardian.

The European football confederation had previously threatened a boycott in response to concerns regarding FIFA’s handling of World Cup rights transactions. The threat was withdrawn following direct commitments from FIFA leadership.

According to The Guardian, FIFA has committed to preventing comparable practices in future tournaments. The specific terms of the agreement between the two organizations have not been fully disclosed publicly.

The matter concerns governance and commercialization of the FIFA World Cup, one of the world’s largest sporting events. UEFA represents European football associations and holds significant influence in international football affairs.

FIFA has stated its readiness to ensure transparency and consistency in future transactions. Further details regarding implementation and oversight mechanisms have not been reported.