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UEFA to File Swiss Criminal Complaint Against FIFA's Infantino

UEFA says it is preparing a criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over alleged criminal mismanagement tied to his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. The complaint concerns the scrapped FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, and UEFA has applied for the release of related documents.

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European football's governing body UEFA is preparing to bring criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the attempt to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors.

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

Uefa says claims will be made in Switzerland It says claims relate to alleged criminal mismanagement Uefa is preparing to make a criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino for alleged “criminal mismanagement” in connection with his failed Fifa Forward Enterprise plan and has applied for the release of documents related to its conception. In an explosive escalation of the war engulfing football’s governing bodies, U…

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UEFA preparing criminal complaint against FIFA leader Gianni Infantino

Uefa preparing criminal legal action against InfantinoBBC Sport
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Uefa preparing criminal legal action against Infantino

Uefa is pursuing criminal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over the scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup.

UEFA preparing to bring criminal proceedings against Gianni InfantinoSky News – World
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UEFA preparing to bring criminal proceedings against Gianni Infantino

European football's governing body UEFA is preparing to bring criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the attempt to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors.

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