Uefa to evaluate Infantino's World Cup sale dealings amidst controversy
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:43 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Uefa plans to conduct an independent valuation of Fifa’s World Cup sale plans amid allegations that Gianni Infantino offered future profits to a private equity firm at undervalue. Infantino issued a written apology after crisis talks in Morocco, but Uefa remains determined to pursue his removal. This response follows a proposal that Infantino referred to as a "mistake." Uefa's investigation aims to scrutinize the financial aspects tied to future World Cup profits.
- •Uefa plans to commission an independent valuation of the World Cup sale.
- •Concerns raised over Infantino's dealings with a private equity firm.
- •Infantino apologized but Uefa remains focused on his removal.
- •The scrutiny aims to address alleged undervaluation of future profits.
- 11:43 AMThe Guardian Sport — Uefa planning to check if Infantino tried to sell stakes in World Cup on cheap
"European body to commission independent valuation Uefa unmoved by Infantino apology for ‘mistake’ Uefa is planning to commission an independent valuation of Fifa’s World Cup sale plans after concerns that Gianni Infantino agreed to sell the tournament’s future profits to a private equity firm at below the market rate. The European governing body is unmoved by the written apology issued by Infantino to Fifa’s 211 member associations on Tuesday after crisis talks in Morocco. They will continue to push for his removal, with their tactics including further scrutiny of a proposal the president belatedly conceded was “a mistake.” Continue reading...
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