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UEFA Seeks JPMorgan, Thrive Documents in Infantino Probe

8/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

UEFA filed a 56-page Section 1782 request in New York to compel JP Morgan and Thrive Capital documents.
UEFA alleges FIFA President Gianni Infantino and a circle engineered a $4.2 billion 20% World Cup stake sale to profit personally.
Thrive Capital, led by Joshua Kushner, was identified as the intended lead investor in the sell-off.
UEFA lifted its boycott threat after receiving assurances the World Cup sell-off would not be revived.

History

Historical Context

After the 2015 FBI investigation of FIFA officials—prompting Sepp Blatter’s resignation announced on June 2—the sport’s governance entered a new era of significant legal scrutiny. The scandal spurred subsequent legal actions and broader transnational litigation, shaping ongoing enforcement of global soccer finance and World Cup commercial practices, including broadcast rights and sponsorship deals.

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Story summary

UEFA filed a 56-page Section 1782 request in New York to compel JP Morgan and Thrive Capital documents.
UEFA alleges FIFA President Gianni Infantino and a circle engineered a $4.2 billion 20% World Cup stake sale to profit personally.
Thrive Capital, led by Joshua Kushner, was identified as the intended lead investor in the sell-off.
UEFA lifted its boycott threat after receiving assurances the World Cup sell-off would not be revived.

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