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UEFA files criminal complaint against FIFA and Infantino over World Cup plans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 4:06 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

UEFA files criminal complaint against FIFA and Infantino over World Cup plans
Summary

UEFA is reportedly preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino regarding a controversial World Cup sell-off plan. Documents filed in a Manhattan court indicate that this potential legal action concerns laws against 'criminal mismanagement' in Switzerland, FIFA's home. Infantino's proposal to sell stakes in an entity organizing future World Cup tournaments drew widespread criticism and was quickly retracted. UEFA is also seeking access to evidence and documents related to Thrive Capital Management, the proposed investor in the FIFA subsidiary.

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Key Details
  • •UEFA considers legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
  • •The claim focuses on 'criminal mismanagement' laws in Switzerland.
  • •Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan has been abandoned.
  • •Documents filed in Manhattan court seek evidence from Thrive Capital.
  • •UEFA also filed a discovery petition in Florida.
Latest Updates
  • 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — UEFA prepares criminal complaint against FIFA's Infantino
  • 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — UEFA preparing criminal complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino
  • 4:06 PMYahoo Sports — Court Threat For FIFA’s Infantino Over World Cup Sell-Off Plan
What they're saying
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UEFA attorneys accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino and a “small circle” of devising a now-scrapped vehicle for personal profit.

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UEFA is reportedly preparing a criminal complaint against soccer’s governing body and its president.

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UEFA is contemplating a criminal complaint in Swiss court against FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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