War declared! UEFA takes Infantino to court
The conflict over the sale of the World Cup has entered the legal arena.
Details: UEFA is threatening to file a lawsuit against FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The European union has sent him a direct letter with a warning: no documents or materials related to the sale of shares in the World Cup's commercial structure are to be destroyed.
This letter is not just an expression of discontent but a standard legal step before litigation. In effect, UEFA is already preparing its evidence and making it clear that it intends to challenge FIFA's project not behind closed doors, but in the courtroom.
Recall, the scandal erupted after The Times published details of Infantino’s plan to bring in private investors and sell them a stake in the commercial structure linked to the World Cup. UEFA, CONCACAF, and the AFC have already voiced their opposition to the initiative, and FIFA’s senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro resigned. Later, FIFA shut down the FIFA Forward Enterprise project, but the pressure on its leadership only intensified, and calls for a change in president are growing louder within the organization.
It’s worth noting that the total value of the proposed financial package was estimated at around $10 billion, while the new commercial structure itself, according to the Financial Times, could be worth up to $20 billion.
Reminder: Football is not for sale! UEFA stands against Infantino after FIFA's controversial plan.
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