Europeans threaten World Cup boycott over FIFA money-making scheme

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Europe's governing soccer body, UEFA, has threatened to boycott upcoming World Cups and other major FIFA events over a proposed plan to raise billions by selling World Cup stakes to private investors. The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news

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