UEFA prepares criminal action against FIFA president
UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint in Switzerland against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over a failed plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors. Court filings cited by five outlets describe possible financial mismanagement. UEFA has also sought documents connected to the proposal through a US court.
Why it matters
The action escalates a governance fight over control of football’s most valuable revenues.
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Part of the August 27, 2026 brief.