Division, drama and power - what next for Infantino and Uefa?
Explosive court documents reveal the growing bitterness of Uefa's feud with Fifa president Gianni Infantino, Dan Roan reports.
Gianni Infantino, president of Fifa, faces mounting accusations of criminal mismanagement following his plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors. Uefa, one of the affected confederations, has filed legal papers in the United States, alleging that Infantino's scheme awarded the World Cup an absurdly low enterprise value and was conducted under a veil of secrecy.
The documents request access to evidence for potential litigation in Switzerland against Infantino. Despite initial pressure from Uefa and other confederations, Infantino has received support from the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. Uefa has since escalated its legal action, threatening criminal proceedings. Infantino, however, continues to tour the world, supporting his position and defending the FFE plan as a means of unlocking Fifa's commercial potential.
The outcome of the legal battles remains uncertain, with experts divided on the likelihood of success and the potential implications for Infantino's position as Fifa president.
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