UEFA seeks subpoena of Josh Kushner over FIFA privatization plan
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:22 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has requested a federal judge in Manhattan to approve subpoenas for Josh Kushner regarding his involvement in a controversial plan to partially privatize FIFA. UEFA alleges that the $20 billion proposal, led by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, involved 'criminal mismanagement' that harmed FIFA's reputation and governance. UEFA’s legal action has escalated following a failure to implement the privatization plan, which UEFA criticized leading up to the 2026 World Cup. Kushner's venture capital firm, Thrive Financial, allegedly played a critical role in the discussions regarding the deal. UEFA has emphasized that Kushner is not being targeted for prosecution but is needed for testimony and records in this matter.
- •UEFA seeks to subpoena Josh Kushner in FIFA privatization lawsuit.
- •The plan involved a $20 billion proposal led by FIFA President Infantino.
- •UEFA claims 'criminal mismanagement' harmed FIFA's reputation.
- •Kushner’s firm played a critical role in the failed privatization plan.
- •UEFA is pursuing legal avenues for fundamental reform in FIFA.
- 9:29 PMPolitico — European soccer seeks to subpoena Josh Kushner over failed FIFA plan to bring in private investors - Politico
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — UEFA Wants to Subpoena Josh Kushner as it Seeks Criminal Charges Against Infantino for Failed World Cup Plan
- 6:36 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA’s rival seeks to subpoena Josh Kushner over failed plan to bring in private investors
"UEFA wants to subpoena Josh Kushner as it works to bring criminal charges against FIFA boss Gianni Infantino over his failed World Cup investment plan.
"The legal fallout continues over FIFA’s controversial attempt to tap private investment to expand the soccer body’s revenues.
"The legal fallout continues over FIFA’s controversial attempt to tap private investment to expand the soccer body’s revenues.
Sources
External links- PoliticoAug 27, 2026, 9:29 PMEuropean soccer seeks to subpoena Josh Kushner over failed FIFA plan to bring in private investors - Politico
The legal fallout continues over FIFA’s controversial attempt to tap private investment to expand the soccer body’s revenues.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 8:22 PMUEFA Wants to Subpoena Josh Kushner as it Seeks Criminal Charges Against Infantino for Failed World Cup Plan
UEFA wants to subpoena Josh Kushner as it works to bring criminal charges against FIFA boss Gianni Infantino over his failed World Cup investment plan.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 6:36 PMFIFA’s rival seeks to subpoena Josh Kushner over failed plan to bring in private investors
The legal fallout continues over FIFA’s controversial attempt to tap private investment to expand the soccer body’s revenues.
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