UEFA plans criminal complaint against Infantino

UEFA is reportedly preparing to file a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Switzerland, over his failed FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, according to The Guardian. The initiative aimed to sell a 20% stake in FIFA tournament rights for $4.2 billion, but was ultimately abandoned by Infantino. UEFA has demanded documents related to the project, claiming that it was valued at $20 billion without an open competitive auction or independent appraisal.

UEFA lawyers have requested that FIFA preserve all documents and electronic information related to the project, and have identified fourteen executives responsible for ensuring the materials are retained. The allegations concern possible criminal mismanagement and misappropriation of funds. UEFA has previously threatened to boycott FIFA tournaments and has lost confidence in FIFA's leadership, calling for accountability for those responsible for the failed project.

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