Uefa prepares criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale

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Uefa prepares criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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  • 2:06 PMThe Guardian SportUefa preparing to bring criminal claims against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale
What they're saying
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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...

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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.

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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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