politics
UEFA preparing criminal proceedings against FIFA president Gianni Infantino
Gianni Infantino is under huge pressure from UEFA(Image: Getty Images)
TL;DR
- UEFA is considering criminal proceedings against FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
- The proceedings are planned in Switzerland for criminal mismanagement.
- The action stems from a failed attempt to sell shares in FIFA tournaments to external investors.
- UEFA is subpoenaing FIFA, JP Morgan Bank, and Thrive Capital for documents.
- UEFA dropped its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments after receiving assurances.
- UEFA and its president Aleksander Ceferin are leading the campaign against Infantino.
- CONCACAF and AFC support UEFA's stance.
- CAF and Conmebol support Infantino.
- Ceferin suggested Infantino may withdraw or face a rival candidate in the FIFA elections.