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UEFA Files Swiss Criminal Complaint Against Infantino Over Stake Sale

8/27/2026

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Summary

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UEFA filed a criminal complaint in Switzerland against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the World Cup stake sale.
UEFA alleges Infantino designed the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan so a small circle could profit from a $4.2 billion sale.
The proposed 20% stake sale implied a roughly $20 billion valuation that was not independently verified.
UEFA cited Swiss Criminal Code Article 158 to pursue criminal mismanagement charges against Infantino.

History

Historical Context

In May 2015 the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed indictments against 14 FIFA officials, exposing a $150 million bribery scheme that led to Sepp Blatter’s resignation. Simultaneously Swiss prosecutors opened a criminal inquiry into the 2018/2022 World Cup bids. UEFA’s 2024 complaint against President Gianni Infantino echoes that 2015 probe, seeking reforms and possible large fines.

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Story summary

UEFA filed a criminal complaint in Switzerland against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the World Cup stake sale.
UEFA alleges Infantino designed the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan so a small circle could profit from a $4.2 billion sale.
The proposed 20% stake sale implied a roughly $20 billion valuation that was not independently verified.
UEFA cited Swiss Criminal Code Article 158 to pursue criminal mismanagement charges against Infantino.

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