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FIFA Moves to Block UEFA Court Filings in U.S.

9/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

FIFA accuses UEFA of a smear campaign in U.S. courts over the abandoned FFE deal.
UEFA says it needs evidence for criminal proceedings in Switzerland against President Gianni Infantino.
UEFA says Gianni Infantino pushed a $4.2 billion, 20% stake sale at low price.
FIFA argues no Swiss criminal case exists, calls UEFA’s filings press releases, seeks to block them.

History

Historical Context

After the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed a May 2015 indictment that led to the arrest of senior FIFA officials, exposed $150 million in bribes and a $2 billion money-laundering scheme, and resulted in Sepp Blatter’s suspension, FIFA and UEFA now clash over a $4.2 billion FFE stake. The 2015 prosecutions forced both bodies to adopt tighter oversight, shaping today’s legal battle.

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Story summary

FIFA accuses UEFA of a smear campaign in U.S. courts over the abandoned FFE deal.
UEFA says it needs evidence for criminal proceedings in Switzerland against President Gianni Infantino.
UEFA says Gianni Infantino pushed a $4.2 billion, 20% stake sale at low price.
FIFA argues no Swiss criminal case exists, calls UEFA’s filings press releases, seeks to block them.

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