UEFA to Initiate Criminal Proceedings Against Gianni Infantino
UEFA is preparing to initiate criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding his attempt to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors. This information has emerged from legal documents, which indicate that UEFA has subpoenaed FIFA and associated financial institutions in the United States to gather relevant documents.
The legal action is expected to be filed in Switzerland, where FIFA's headquarters are located. This move represents a significant escalation in UEFA's efforts to address Infantino's actions, which they view as an attempt to privatize parts of the World Cup.
A legal document reviewed by Sky News outlines that UEFA and other parties are preparing to bring criminal claims against Infantino and potentially other FIFA officials for criminal mismanagement, as defined under Article 158 of the Swiss Criminal Code. The claims relate to the controversial structuring and marketing of the transaction, which allegedly harmed FIFA's reputation and governance.
