Uefa sources clarified that the letter from its general secretary primarily highlighted encouragement over the independent football regulator's intent, rather than outright concern about its establishment.
Theodoridis emphasized the importance of enabling the independent football regulator without allowing it to expand its powers beyond overseeing financial sustainability, to prevent government interference.
Concerns were raised regarding the potential 'scope creep' of the IFR, which could inadvertently lead to a disruption of existing football governance structures.
While warning of potential sanctions for government interference, Uefa reassured that exclusion from competitions, like Euro 2028, would be a last resort.
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