Uefa pursuing criminal legal action against Infantino

UEFA is pursuing criminal legal action against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other competitions to private investors. Documents obtained by BBC Sport reveal UEFA's request for access to evidence and documents in a Swiss court against Infantino, who is accused of criminal mismanagement.

The plan, called Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE), aimed to sell off stakes in Fifa's football competitions, but was scrapped following widespread backlash. UEFA alleges that Infantino and a small circle of associates used the plan to acquire a permanent stake in Fifa's most valuable assets at the expense of the organization, its members, and other parties.

UEFA claims that the valuation of the stakes was not independently verified and was offered at an unfairly low price, calling it a "fraudulent off-market price" promoted by Infantino for his own benefit. UEFA is seeking criminal charges against Infantino and potentially other Fifa officials, arguing that the plan was developed without their knowledge or consent.