FIFA plans to cover legal costs for Gianni Infantino in UEFA dispute

FIFA reportedly intends to fund legal defense costs for president Gianni Infantino if UEFA pursues litigation against him. UEFA recently filed discovery documents in Switzerland regarding Infantino’s attempt to sell World Cup stakes through the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal. This abandoned initiative aimed to offer shares to private investors, including Josh Kushner, without standard organizational oversight. UEFA alleges that Infantino acted fraudulently by proposing these stakes at significantly undervalued prices. While FIFA is not the primary target of the potential criminal proceedings, the governing body reportedly considers the actions to be part of Infantino's official presidential duties. The proposal triggered backlash from member associations, leading to threats of boycotts and vocal opposition to Infantino's re-election campaign for March 2027. Despite these developments, Infantino continues to run unopposed for the position.

• 6:26 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA reportedly expected to cover Gianni Infantino's legal costs if UEFA takes action against president