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UEFA prepares criminal proceedings against Gianni Infantino

The UEFA has announced plans to take legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino for alleged financial mismanagement related to a World Cup project.

27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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UEFA, the European football governing body, is preparing to initiate criminal proceedings against Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA. This decision stems from alleged criminal mismanagement surrounding his plan to sell World Cup shares to private investors, a plan that has since been withdrawn.

According to reports from various sources, the complaint will be filed in Switzerland. UEFA has also prepared legal actions to demand documents related to Infantino's original plans and his previous enterprises, including the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan.

Furthermore, UEFA has filed legal requests in the United States for information regarding the financial institutions involved and the conception of the failed project. This may point to a broader search for accountability and potentially implicate other parties.

There are also claims that UEFA is demanding documentation from Thrive Capital Management, a firm connected to Joshua Kushner, who is said to be one of the largest shareholders of the World Cup. This could further complicate the legal situation surrounding the tournament.

Sources indicate that this marks a significant escalation in the conflict between European and global football organizations. It remains unclear how FIFA will respond, while UEFA prepares to elaborate on its allegations.

The overall course and ultimate outcome of these legal actions remain uncertain, but it is evident that Infantino's actions and the subsequent accusations are having a major impact on the governance of world football.

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