I never thought it would truly happen. At least, not until this week, when events suggested for the first time that even the most protected figures may not be beyond reach. Gianni Infantino is under mounting pressure. He has faced intense scrutiny for nearly six weeks, following reports about a secretive proposal to sell shared […]
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Fifa has alleged that Uefa launched a campaign to damage the organization and its leadership following president Gianni Infantino’s abandoned proposal to sell private investors a stake in World Cup commercial rights. European football’s governing organization submitted legal papers in the United States last week, seeking access to evidence and documents from Fifa in connection […]
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The outcome may hinge on whether US courts approve Uefa’s applications to obtain evidence connected to the FFE proposal. The organisation is requesting information from Fifa, Thrive Capital – the venture capital company expected to serve as FFE’s principal investor – and its founder Josh Kushner, as well as former Formula 1 executive Greg Maffei, […]
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Anyone who viewed Uefa’s decision to abandon a proposed boycott of Fifa competitions as a retreat from efforts to remove Gianni Infantino as Fifa president was quickly proved wrong. In a dramatic development that eclipsed one of the most important dates in Europe’s football calendar, as federation officials and club executives assembled in Monte Carlo […]
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Uefa has initiated criminal proceedings against Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, concerning an abandoned proposal to sell interests in the World Cup and other tournaments to private investors. According to documents related to the case, European football’s governing body has submitted an application seeking access to evidence and records for legal action in Switzerland […]
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Uefa intends to continue its efforts to replace Gianni Infantino as Fifa president, even though it has withdrawn its proposed boycott of competitions. On Thursday, the 55 national associations and Europe’s representatives on the Fifa Council will receive a letter guaranteeing that the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal will not be brought back. The decision […]
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Uefa is expected to withdraw its warning that it could boycott Fifa tournaments after receiving guarantees that Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell World Cup stakes to private investors will not be revived. The issue is due to be considered when Uefa’s executive committee meets in Monaco on Thursday. Earlier this month, European football’s governing body […]
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Uefa appears ready to withdraw its threatened boycott of international competitions after securing firm assurances that the world governing body will not revive Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell interests in the World Cup. European teams are now expected to receive permission to take part in the forthcoming Women’s Under-20 World Cup and later tournaments. This […]
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Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has branded Gianni Infantino’s failed proposal to sell interests in the World Cup as “more harmful than the Super League project”. He also warned the under-pressure Fifa leader that he is likely to face a challenger if he seeks another term next March. Ceferin has spearheaded Uefa’s united opposition to the […]
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Uefa and Concacaf have opened discussions about creating a joint Nations League competition involving all 96 countries across Europe, North America, Central America and the Caribbean, presenting another challenge to Fifa. After joining forces to seek Gianni Infantino’s departure amid controversy over plans concerning the World Cup, the two confederations are now exploring their own […]
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