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UEFA moves to file criminal complaints in Switzerland against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over disputed World Cup share‑sale scheme

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UEFA has announced that it is preparing criminal proceedings in Switzerland against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, alleging criminal mismanagement linked to the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise plan and a proposed sale of World Cup shares to private investors. The governing body has filed a Section 1782 request in the United States to obtain documents from FIFA and involved financial institutions, and it has also issued subpoenas to banks and potential investors as part of the investigation.

Key points

  • UEFA plans to bring criminal claims in Switzerland under Article 158 of the Swiss Criminal Code, targeting Infantino and possibly other FIFA officials for alleged mismanagement of a World Cup share‑sale scheme.
  • The organization has used a U.S. Section 1782 order and subpoenas to seek discovery from FIFA, JP Morgan, Thrive Capital and other parties involved in the proposed transaction.
  • The legal actions aim to address alleged damage to FIFA’s reputation, governance authority and commercial relationships affecting all 211 FIFA members, including UEFA’s 55 associations.

What sources agree on

  • Both reports state that UEFA is preparing criminal proceedings against Gianni Infantino in Switzerland.
  • The claims are said to relate to alleged criminal mismanagement of a plan to sell World Cup shares to private investors.
  • UEFA has filed a Section 1782 request in the United States to obtain relevant documents.
  • Subpoenas have been issued to financial institutions and potential investors as part of the investigation.
  • The legal basis cited is Article 158 of the Swiss Criminal Code concerning criminal mismanagement.

Still unclear

  • No material disagreement was identified in the supplied reports.
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  1. 01
    Sky SportsEurope
    Original headline

    UEFA preparing to bring criminal proceedings against Infantino

    Author
    News desk
    Published
    2026-08-27 14:59 UTC
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  2. 02
    The GuardianEurope
    Original headline

    Uefa preparing to bring criminal claims against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale

    Author
    Nick Ames in Monte Carlo
    Published
    2026-08-27 14:06 UTC
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