UEFA prepares criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino FAST-MOVING

Gianni Infantino FIFA UEFA criminal mismanagement FIFA Forward Enterprise

UEFA is preparing to file criminal complaints in Switzerland against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, alleging criminal mismanagement under Article 158 of the Swiss Criminal Code. The legal action stems from a failed proposal to create a subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), which aimed to sell a 20 percent stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup to private investors for approximately $4.2 billion.

UEFA has filed requests in US federal courts to obtain documents and testimony related to the project, specifically targeting Thrive Capital Management and its CEO, Joshua Kushner. Legal documents suggest the proposed valuation may have been fraudulent and designed for Infantino's personal benefit.

As the controversy intensifies, several national football federations have withdrawn their support for Infantino's re-election scheduled for March 2027. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) and the Romanian Football Federation (FRF) have officially joined the opposition, aligning with UEFA's stance. While some football legends and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation have expressed support for Infantino, the leadership of FIFA faces significant pressure and potential legal scrutiny regarding its governance and financial transparency.

Entities

Aleksander Čeferin · CAFU · Esteban Cambiasso · FIFA · FIGC · Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio · Gianni Infantino · Giovanni Malagò · Javier Pastore · Javier Zanetti · Joshua Kushner · Roberto Carlos

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 13 SOURCES] The FIGC decision aligns with UEFA and its president, Aleksander Čeferin. alkuwaitnews.net · diez.bo · sintesis.mx · www.diarioestrategia.cl · www.ilovepalermocalcio.com · +8 more
[● 13 SOURCES] The FIFA presidential election is scheduled to take place in March 2027. alkuwaitnews.net · diez.bo · sintesis.mx · www.ilovepalermocalcio.com · okaznews.net · +8 more
[● 12 SOURCES] FIGC President Giovanni Malagò stated the federation will work with UEFA to promote merit, solidarity, and sustainability. alkuwaitnews.net · diez.bo · sintesis.mx · www.ilovepalermocalcio.com · okaznews.net · +7 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF confederations have called for Infantino's resignation. diez.bo · sintesis.mx · www.gamereactor.de · wochentlich.de
[● 13 SOURCES] A group of football legends, including Cafu, Roberto Carlos, and Javier Zanetti, publicly backed Gianni Infantino. diez.bo · www.gazetaesportiva.com · nigeriafootball.ng · www.extra.ec · laopinion.com · +7 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Supporters argue that Infantino's tenure has improved player representation within FIFA. diez.bo · nigeriafootball.ng · www.extra.ec · mendozatoday.com.ar · laopinion.com · +3 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The deadline for submitting presidential candidacy applications is November 18. alkuwaitnews.net · okaznews.net · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · diez.bo
[● 11 SOURCES] The decision follows controversy over a plan to sell a stake in FIFA World Cup commercial rights to private investors. alkuwaitnews.net · diez.bo · sintesis.mx · www.diarioestrategia.cl · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · +6 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) executive committee voted against supporting Infantino for a new mandate. buenosdiasbcs.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] UEFA is set to withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments after receiving assurances that the private investment plan will not be repeated. www.actualno.com
[● 10 SOURCES] The potential charges involve criminal mismanagement under Article 158 of the Swiss Criminal Code. dialogos.com.cy · www.fortunegreece.com · www.naftemporiki.gr · 1000noticias.com.py · borba.me · +5 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The investigation concerns a plan to transfer commercial rights for World Cups to a new subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE). athina984.gr · dialogos.com.cy · 1000noticias.com.py · www.bulevardnews.com · www.cagliarilivemagazine.it · +2 more