The "Fifa Gate" spectre returns: war over digital footprints paves the way to oust Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing mounting pressure from UEFA and other federations over the 'FIFA Forward' project. UEFA is demanding the preservation of digital evidence, signaling a potential legal battle that could threaten Infantino's leadership.
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The potential ousting of a FIFA president due to corruption-related investigations would have massive implications for global sports governance.
The "Fifa Gate" spectre returns: war over digital footprints paves the way to oust Infantino FEATURES World Cup UEFA has declared war on the FIFA president
Gianni Infantino finds himself in an unenviable position. The FIFA president is under fire from UEFA and a number of domestic federations, all determined to halt his project to sell off part of the World Cup tournament.
" Foot Mercato " published a lengthy report today weighing up Infantino's position and the possibility of his exit in the coming months over the "FIFA Forward project" scandal.
UEFA had already forced Infantino to abandon his plan to set up a commercial structure that would draw private-sector investors into future FIFA competitions. Now they have opened a new front, demanding the immediate preservation of every document tied to the case.
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