UEFA, Concacaf and AFC Hold Preliminary Talks on Own Competitions
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UEFA, Concacaf and AFC have begun preliminary discussions about organizing competitions among themselves if necessary, alongside an open letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
UEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have initiated preliminary discussions about organizing competitions among themselves if necessary. The talks come alongside an open letter addressed to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
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