UEFA moves to press criminal charges against Infantino over World Cup stake plan
TL;DR
UEFA has asked a Florida court to obtain evidence for potential criminal charges in Switzerland against FIFA president Gianni Infantino and FIFA, alleging he orchestrated a covert plan to privatize World Cup rights through a subsidiary, enriching a small circle with a $4.2 billion deal that allegedly lacked independent valuation and proper consultation with FIFA’s member associations.
- Gianni Infantino: Uefa pursuing criminal legal proceedings against Fifa president BBC
- Sources: UEFA prepares criminal complaint against FIFA's Infantino over World Cup sell-off ESPN
- UEFA set to lift FIFA boycott threat as Italy drops support for Infantino Reuters
- UEFA Files Lawsuit Seeking Information on FIFA Monetization Plan Bloomberg.com
- Uefa preparing to bring criminal claims against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale The Guardian
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