UEFA has announced its opposition to FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to open the World Cup’s commercial rights to private investors. At an emergency meeting, UEFA’s 55 member associations unanimously voted to withdraw from the World Cup should the reform be adopted.
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In the transfer market, France defender Maxence Lacroix has officially joined Chelsea. Matthis Abline has strengthened Monaco’s attack, while Paris Saint-Germain have reached an agreement with the principality’s club to sign Maghnes Akliouche. Meanwhile, Lens’ Malian midfielder Mamadou Sangaré is on the verge of completing a move to Brentford.
In fencing, France were crowned men’s team sabre world champions on the final day of the World Championships in Hong Kong.
In basketball, Sylvain Francisco left ASVEL just one month after joining the club to sign for Panathinaikos.
Finally, AS Monaco are expected to return to the Betclic Elite after the French Basketball Federation approved the club’s new takeover plan.