UEFA threatens to sue Infantino over World Cup stake plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:12 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
UEFA has successfully delayed Gianni Infantino's plans to sell World Cup stakes amid a boycott threat. However, tensions remain high as UEFA considers legal action against Infantino, urging him not to destroy any related evidence. The governing body has voiced strong opposition to Infantino's proposals, though the grounds for any potential lawsuit remain unspecified. How FIFA and Infantino will respond to these threats is yet to be determined.
- •UEFA has postponed Infantino's World Cup sales plans.
- •UEFA threatens legal action if evidence is destroyed.
- •Infantino faces strong opposition from UEFA and member associations.
- •The grounds for any potential lawsuit are currently unclear.
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Is he destroying evidence? UEFA may sue Infantino
"With a boycott threat, UEFA has persuaded Gianni Infantino to put his plans to sell World Cup stakes on hold for the time being.For European football’s governing body, however, the matter is far fro...
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