European football's governing body UEFA announced on August 27 plans to bring criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over an attempted scheme to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors. UEFA filed in Swiss courts alleging criminal mismanagement and requested US court documents to support the case.
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European football's governing body UEFA is preparing to bring criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the attempt to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors.
European football body seeking claims of ‘criminal mismanagement’ against Fifa president in Switzerland
European football’s governing body said it is preparing a criminal complaint against the FIFA president over his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup.
European football's governing body considering criminal complaint against Infantino over World Cup selloff plans.
UEFA Files Lawsuit Against FIFA and President Infantino Over Investment Plan UEFA has initiated a criminal case against FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino over a scrapped plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other competitions to private investors. Documents obtained by BBC Sport reveal that the European football governing body has r... # EuropeanFootball # FIFA # Switzerland # UEFA # Wor
Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, is facing backlash from European soccer leaders over a failed World Cup investment plan.