Infantino could face UEFA lawsuit as he scrambles for FIFA presidency support
European football body UEFA threatens FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors.
UEFA has threatened legal action against FIFA over former leader Gianni Infantino's aborted plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors. The proposal, which would have raised $4.2 billion, sparked global outrage and a boycott from UEFA's 55 member federations. UEFA's lawyers have informed FIFA that legal action, arbitration, and regulatory complaints are being "actively considered" in connection with the "FIFA Forward Enterprise" plan.
The letter to FIFA names 18 executives, including Infantino, his finance chief, and former World Cup-winning coach Arsène Wenger, as potential evidence. UEFA claims retention of documents and electronic messages could be deemed "spoliation of evidence". Meanwhile, UEFA is searching for an alternative candidate to replace Infantino, who has lost the confidence of world football.
The next election for FIFA president is scheduled for March, with Infantino's tenure set to end in March 2031.
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