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UEFA prepares lawsuit for "unfair management" against Gianni Infantino

UEFA is pursuing legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino regarding a controversial World Cup stake sale project.

27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The European football associations' union (UEFA) is preparing legal action against Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, regarding a controversial project that was later abandoned. According to sources familiar with the matter, the European body plans to file a lawsuit in Swiss law for "unfair management."

The project, which aimed to open the World Cup to private investors, was conducted in secret before being revealed and ultimately abandoned this summer. UEFA accuses Infantino of inflicting direct harm on its organization with this initiative.

To support its lawsuit, UEFA has filed a motion with a federal court in the United States to obtain documents and testimonies related to this project. This is part of a broader investigation into FIFA's governance and the decisions made by Infantino.

According to Le Temps, UEFA is also requesting the transmission of documents involving FIFA from the authorities in Florida. This effort is seen as an important step to strengthen the legal foundation of its action.

The accusations center around unfair management, and many journalists have reported that UEFA is looking to shed light on the details of this controversial matter. The revelation of the secret project has sparked reactions within the football community, raising questions about the transparency of decisions made by FIFA under Infantino's leadership.

This situation could have significant implications for the governance of international football and will spark a debate on the management of sporting events. UEFA continues to closely monitor the case and remains determined to protect its interests.

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