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UEFA preparing to bring criminal proceedings against Infantino over World Cup plot
UEFA stepped up its war with FIFA by threatening “criminal proceedings” against Gianni Infantino.
TL;DR
- UEFA is threatening criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
- A 60-page legal filing was lodged in the USA by UEFA, accusing Infantino of "criminal mismanagement".
- The alleged offense relates to Infantino's now-dropped plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup for what UEFA deemed an "absurdly low" figure.
- The legal action cites potential violations of Swiss criminal law.
- Infantino had previously withdrawn the scheme following a global backlash.
- UEFA is also investigating Joshua Kushner's Thrive Capital, a potential investor in the scheme.
- Infantino has acknowledged "errors" in the handling of the proposal and committed to an internal review.