Uefa considers legal action against Fifa over investment proposal
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 7:49 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Uefa has issued a threat of legal action against Fifa regarding Gianni Infantino's plans to sell stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors. The proposal has faced significant criticism, with Wales publicly withdrawing its support for Infantino's presidency bid. The plans aim to create a commercial subsidiary, Fifa Forward Enterprise, allowing minority investments. Uefa has requested Fifa to preserve all relevant documents as it considers regulatory proceedings. The situation continues to evolve with requests for comment directed at Fifa.
- •Uefa threatens legal action over Fifa's investment plans
- •Wales withdraws backing for Infantino's presidency
- •Fifa proposes a subsidiary for private investments
- •Uefa demands preservation of documentation
- •Concacaf also criticizes Infantino's leadership
- 7:49 AMYahoo Sports — Uefa threatens Fifa with legal action over investment plan
- 7:49 AMBBC Sport — Uefa threatens Fifa with legal action over investment plan
"Uefa threatens legal action over Gianni Infantino's scrapped plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors.
"Uefa threatens legal action over Gianni Infantino's scrapped plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 7:49 AMUefa threatens Fifa with legal action over investment plan
Uefa threatens legal action over Gianni Infantino's scrapped plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors.
- BBC SportAug 3, 2026, 7:49 AMUefa threatens Fifa with legal action over investment plan
Uefa threatens legal action over Gianni Infantino's scrapped plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors.
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