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England defender Lucy Bronze says a UEFA boycott of FIFA competitions is the right move if it protects the long-term future of football.
AIEngland defender Lucy Bronze has thrown her weight behind a potential UEFA boycott of FIFA competitions, insisting it would be the right call if it safeguards the long-term health of football.
The veteran full-back said standing firm on principles matters more than short-term glory. Bold words - and she means them.
The stakes are real. England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are all due to contest qualifying play-offs for the 2027 Women's World Cup in October. A boycott could scupper those plans entirely.
Bronze admitted missing a major tournament would sting. But she maintained the sport's future has to come first, as Sky Sports reports.
On Thursday, UEFA made its position crystal clear. FIFA President Gianni Infantino's recent apology? Not enough. While certain plans have been scrapped, UEFA says its conditions for lifting the boycott remain unmet.
The first proper test arrives next month when the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup kicks off in Poland. That's where talk turns into action - or doesn't.
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