Uefa pursuing criminal legal action against Infantino
UEFA is initiating criminal legal proceedings against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, alleging criminal mismanagement regarding a scrapped plan to sell stakes in World Cup competitions to private investors. UEFA claims the scheme was designed to enrich Infantino and his associates.
Why it matters
This represents a major escalation in the governance conflict within international football, potentially impacting the future of FIFA's leadership and financial structure.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The relationship between Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin (left) and Fifa president Gianni Infantino (right) has worsened in recent months
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