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UEFA and FIFA clash during Champions League draw in Monaco

ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:32 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

UEFA and FIFA clash during Champions League draw in Monaco

Summary

The UEFA Champions League draw occurred in Monaco on Thursday. Beyond team placements, the draw marked a significant escalation in UEFA's ongoing legal battle with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, as UEFA takes its grievances to criminal court. This move highlights the intensifying tensions between UEFA and FIFA over governance and regulatory control in soccer. Following the draw, further developments in the court case may emerge as both organizations prepare their arguments.

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Key Details

•Champions League draw took place in Monaco on August 28, 2026.
•UEFA is escalating its dispute with Gianni Infantino to criminal court.
•The confrontation centers around governance and regulatory issues in soccer.
•Future implications for UEFA's relationship with FIFA could arise from this case.

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9:21 AMESPN Soccer — UEFA flexes its muscles at Champions League draw in battle with FIFA, Infantino

What they're saying

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Thursday saw the UEFA Champions League draw take place in Monaco, but the big news beyond the pots involved Europe taking their battle with FIFA president Gianni Infantino into criminal court.
— ESPN Soccerby Gabriele Marcotti

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