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sports8 days ago•5 min saved

UEFA seeks Kushner testimony in FIFA investment plan controversy

UEFA has asked a Manhattan federal judge to subpoena Josh Kushner and Thrive Capital to testify and produce records about FIFA's now-abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise plan to monetize private investment. UEFA argues the disclosures are needed as part of potential Swiss criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged mismanagement, while stressing that Kushner and Thrive are not being targeted for prosecution.

via Politico|

#fifa #josh-kushner #private-investment

world8 days ago•2 min saved

UEFA moves to press criminal charges against Infantino over World Cup stake plan

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.

via BBC|

#fifa #infantino #private-investors

world8 days ago•1 min saved

UEFA moves to press criminal charges against Infantino over FIFA Forward scheme

UEFA says it plans to file criminal claims in Switzerland against Gianni Infantino related to the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise plan and has sought U.S. discovery under a Section 1782 order to obtain and preserve documents from FIFA and related parties, arguing the $4.2 billion sale of a 20% stake implied an implausibly low enterprise value of about $20 billion and noting that the process was not run through an open auction or independently valued; UEFA has identified 14 FIFA executives to preserve material while FIFA was contacted for comment.

via The Guardian|

#criminal-mismanagement #fifa-forward-enterprise #gianni-infantino

sports9 days ago•2 min saved

UEFA drops boycott threat after assurances on FIFA governance

UEFA is set to end its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after assurances that Gianni Infantino will not repeat plans to privatize World Cup stakes; the Under-20 Women's World Cup will proceed with six European teams, with the matter discussed at a UEFA executive meeting in Monaco, while calls for FIFA leadership change continue.

via BBC|

#boycott #fifa #gianni-infantino

sports17 days ago•2 min saved

Lamour firing deepens FIFA governance storm, UEFA sounds alarm

FIFA dismissed chief operating officer Kevin Lamour after he criticized Gianni Infantino over a plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors, a move UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister called a deeply troubling signal for governance. Lamour’s departure followed his accusation that the administration had been deceived, and FIFA subsequently scrapped the FFE deal, while several national associations withdrew support for Infantino ahead of his 2027 re‑election.

via BBC|

#ffe #governance #infantino

sports17 days ago•5 min saved

FIFA COO resigns after clashing with Infantino over World Cup privatization plan

Lamour, FIFA’s COO since 2024, left the organization after publicly criticizing Gianni Infantino over the aborted FIFA Forward Enterprise plan to privatize World Cup rights, saying staff felt deceived; his departure follows related resignations as FIFA heads toward March elections.

via The New York Times|

#fifa #fifa-forward-enterprise #gianni-infantino

world25 days ago•5 min saved

Football chiefs denounce FIFA for trust breach over World Cup rights plan

UEFA, Concacaf and the AFC accuse FIFA and Gianni Infantino of breaking trust through deception over the Fifa Forward Enterprise plan to privatize commercial rights to World Cups, call for an independent governance review, warn of potential breakaway competitions or a boycott, and urge Infantino to resign while FIFA defends its actions.

via BBC|

#afc #concacaf #fifa

sports26 days ago•3 min saved

Infantino denies affair claims as UEFA confirms past severance and MBA payments

FIFA president Gianni Infantino denied allegations of an extramarital relationship with a UEFA employee after The Telegraph reported UEFA paid her six-figure severance and MBA fees during his time as UEFA general secretary (2009–2016); UEFA says the payments were in line with the regulations then in force, which have since been tightened, while Infantino calls the allegations defamatory amid ongoing friction between FIFA and UEFA over governance and plans for private investment in football.

via USA Today|

#fifa #infantino #payments

world27 days ago•200 min saved

Infantino Faces Scrutiny Over UEFA Departure Payment Amid Affair Denials

UEFA confirmed a six-figure departure payment to a former employee during Gianni Infantino’s UEFA tenure, amid The Telegraph’s allegations of an affair. Infantino denies any misconduct, while UEFA says the payout complied with regulations in place at the time (which have since been tightened). The row underscores ongoing tensions between UEFA and FIFA’s leadership and adds to soccer governance scrutiny.

via CNN|

#departurepayment #fifa #infantino

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Infantino convenes crisis talks in Morocco after World Cup stake sale collapses

FIFA president Gianni Infantino will hold a crisis meeting in Rabat as his plan to privatize 20% of FIFA’s commercial rights and raise $4.2 billion collapses amid heavy backlash from UEFA and others. The setback jeopardizes his bid for a fourth term in March, with talk of an Extraordinary Congress if enough member associations request it. While Africa’s CAF offers support, several European federations have withdrawn backing and internal FIFA memos reflect frustration over the handling of the proposal, leaving Infantino racing to secure enough votes to survive seven months to the election.

via NBC News|

#fifa #infantino #morocco

world1 month ago•2 min saved

UEFA threatens legal action over Infantino private World Cup plan with Kushner and Thrive Capital

UEFA warned of legal action, arbitration, and regulatory complaints against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Joshua Kushner, and others over a plan to privatize part of the World Cup’s commercial rights by teaming with Thrive Capital; UEFA opposed the scheme, threatened a boycott, and the plan was shelved amid competition-law concerns from Brussels.

via politico.eu|

#fifa #gianni-infantino #kushner

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

UEFA Looms Legal Battle Over FIFA World Cup Investment Bid

UEFA has sent formal letters to FIFA and Joshua Kushner threatening legal action, arbitration, and regulatory complaints over FIFA's aborted plan to sell a minority stake in a new entity (FIFA Forward Enterprises) that would run the World Cup for about $4.2 billion. UEFA demands preservation of all documents related to the proposal, signaling a deepening clash as FIFA scrapped the plan amid backlash, infighting, and leadership questions around Gianni Infantino, with potential boycotts and ongoing scrutiny of the deal.

via The New York Times|

#fifa #joshua-kushner #sports

world1 month ago•2 min saved

European revolt threatens Infantino’s FIFA bid as leadership fight looms

European federations plan to withdraw their letters of support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re-election, signaling a potential leadership challenge after his failed World Cup monetization scheme and threats of boycotts. A recall of endorsements could amount to a vote of no confidence, with announcements expected soon, while CAF and Conmebol back him and Asia/North America emerge as decisive battlegrounds in the race for FIFA leadership.

via The Guardian|

#endorsement-letters #fifa #infantino

business1 month ago•3 min saved

UEFA threatens legal action after Infantino's FIFA private investment plan collapses

UEFA warned it could pursue legal action, arbitration, or regulatory complaints over FIFA's plan to spin off a $20bn commercial entity and sell a 20% stake to private investors; Infantino later backed down, saying the proposal will not proceed, amid broad backlash from federations, politicians and fans, with UEFA demanding preservation of documents related to the venture.

via Financial Times|

#business #fifa #fifa-forward-enterprise

world1 month ago•8 min saved

Infantino’s World Cup privatization plan collapses amid European backlash and Trump ties

An op-ed argues that FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to privatize World Cup rights and sell them to Joshua Kushner collapsed within 48 hours after UEFA and others balked, undermining his Trump-aligned leadership and highlighting Europe’s control over global soccer.

via Salon.com|

#fifa #infantino #trump