Fifa allows review of documents linked to Infantino’s shelved investment proposal

On November 3, FIFA granted its ruling Council access to "key documents" concerning the canceled project to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, according to a source familiar with the matter. The source confirmed that all vice-presidents, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino, would receive the opportunity to review these documents in person at FIFA's Zurich headquarters within the next two weeks.

This move follows UEFA's November 2 deadline to respond to a series of questions and requests for information related to the FFE proposal, which faced significant opposition from UEFA and led to Infantino abandoning the plan. UEFA has since taken legal action in Florida to gather evidence for a potential "criminal mismanagement" complaint against Infantino.

Despite FIFA's initial refusal to comply with UEFA's requests, the organization ultimately decided to grant access to the documents following their October 15 Council meeting. FIFA President Infantino is set to seek re-election next March, with the deadline for rival candidates to declare themselves on November 18. UEFA has yet to find a credible challenger to the incumbent president.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) recently endorsed Infantino's re-election bid, providing a significant boost to his campaign. However, CONCACAF chief Victor Montagliani, initially considered a potential challenger, has announced his intentions to remain in his current position. Ramon Vega, a former player and defender from Tottenham Hotspur, Celtic, and Switzerland, has expressed willingness to run for the presidency but has yet to secure the necessary support to challenge Infantino.