Uefa prepares criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale
ESPN • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 2:06 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Uefa plans to file a criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino in Switzerland, citing alleged criminal mismanagement related to the Fifa Forward Enterprise strategy. The governing body seeks the release of documents pertinent to this initiative. This action marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between football's major organizations. Uefa has also made requests for information from Fifa in the United States regarding this matter.
- •Uefa prepares to file criminal claims against Infantino.
- •Claims focus on alleged mismanagement of Fifa Forward Enterprise.
- •Complaint will be filed in Switzerland.
- •Uefa seeks relevant documents and information from Fifa.
- •Tensions rise between Uefa and Fifa over governance issues.
- 3:50 PMESPN — UEFA preps criminal complaint against Infantino
- 3:21 PMYahoo Sports — UEFA pursuing legal action against FIFA, president Gianni Infantino after failed World Cup stake sale plan
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why UEFA is considering criminal case against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sell-off plan
- 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Uefa pursuing criminal legal action against Infantino and Fifa
- 2:42 PMBBC Sport — Uefa pursuing criminal legal action against Infantino and Fifa
- 2:27 PMYahoo Sports — Uefa consider opening ‘criminal proceedings’ against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sell-off plan
- 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — UEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Infantino over World Cup sell-off
- 2:06 PMThe Guardian Sport — Uefa preparing to bring criminal claims against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale
"Uefa says claims will be made in Switzerland It says claims relate to alleged criminal mismanagement Uefa is preparing to make a criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino for alleged “criminal mismanagement” in connection with his failed Fifa Forward Enterprise plan and has applied for the release of documents related to its conception. In an explosive escalation of the war engulfing football’s governing bodies, Uefa has made separate applications in the United States for information, including from Fifa. Continue reading...
"UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. UEFA said Thursday it filed documents in a Manhattan court requesting discovery of potential evidence from the New York investment fund, Thrive Capital Management, founded by Joshua Kushner.
"UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
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External links- ESPNAug 27, 2026, 3:50 PMUEFA preps criminal complaint against Infantino
UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 3:21 PMUEFA pursuing legal action against FIFA, president Gianni Infantino after failed World Cup stake sale plan
UEFA says the claims relate to alleged criminal mismanagement.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 3:00 PMWhy UEFA is considering criminal case against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sell-off plan
Gianni Infantino's doomed plan to secure outside investment in the FIFA World Cup continues to cause huge unrest within soccer.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:42 PMUefa pursuing criminal legal action against Infantino and Fifa
Uefa is pursuing criminal proceedings against Fifa and its president Gianni Infantino over the failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
- BBC SportAug 27, 2026, 2:42 PMUefa pursuing criminal legal action against Infantino and Fifa
Uefa is pursuing criminal proceedings against Fifa and its president Gianni Infantino over the failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:27 PMUefa consider opening ‘criminal proceedings’ against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sell-off plan
The Fifa president is accused of ‘criminal mismanagement’ following his failed plan to sell off commercial stakes in the World Cup
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:12 PMUEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Infantino over World Cup sell-off
UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. UEFA said Thursday it filed documents in a Manhattan court requesting discovery of potential evidence from the New York investment fund, Thrive Capital Management, founded by Joshua Kushner.
- The Guardian SportAug 27, 2026, 2:06 PMUefa preparing to bring criminal claims against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale
Uefa says claims will be made in Switzerland It says claims relate to alleged criminal mismanagement Uefa is preparing to make a criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino for alleged “criminal mismanagement” in connection with his failed Fifa Forward Enterprise plan and has applied for the release of documents related to its conception. In an explosive escalation of the war engulfing football’s governing bodies, Uefa has made separate applications in the United States for information, including from Fifa. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports Football—UEFA preparing to bring criminal proceedings against Infantino
UEFA is preparing to bring criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the attempt to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors.
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