Uefa urged to take concrete action against Fifa World Cup sell-off

Fifa's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors has drawn sharp criticism from Uefa, which called it a line that should never be crossed. With a 19 September deadline for national FAs to accept an initial $20m payment endorsing the scheme, European football leaders are urged to move beyond words. Concrete action from major European nations could render Fifa's proposal untenable, though boycotts risk sanctions under Fifa statutes.