UEFA considers criminal complaint against FIFA President Infantino

UEFA is reportedly preparing for a potential criminal case against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, signaling a significant escalation in the conflict between the two football governing bodies. The European football confederation is considering initiating a Swiss criminal proceeding against Infantino and possibly other FIFA officials.

The alleged misconduct is linked to Infantino's controversial project to allow private investors to participate in the organization of future World Cup tournaments. This initiative has faced widespread criticism, with many, including the Norwegian Football Federation, calling for Infantino's resignation.

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UEFA and its legal advisors are considering initiating a Swiss criminal case against Infantino, and possibly other FIFA officials, for gross financial misconduct under Article 158 of the Swiss Penal Code, as well as any further or alternative charges that the actual evidence may provide grounds for.

According to media reports citing legal documents filed in the U.S. by UEFA's legal counsel, the case could involve charges of "gross mismanagement" under Swiss law. UEFA's legal department strongly objects to the price FIFA set for the 20% of commercial World Cup rights it intended to sell, deeming it "absurdly low and promoted by Infantino to his benefit."

UEFA is also seeking the release of all documents related to the scrapped and contentious World Cup plans, specifically those connected to Thrive Capital Management, founded by Joshua Kushner. Kushner was slated to lead the effort to find investors for FIFA's entity, FIFA Forward Enterprise. Joshua Kushner is the brother of Jared Kushner, former advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump.

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absurdly low and promoted by Infantino to his benefit