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Uefa Prepares Criminal Claims Against Gianni Infantino Over World Cup Plan

Uefa is preparing to file a criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino for alleged "criminal mismanagement" related to his failed Fifa Forward Enterprise plan.

  • Uefa is preparing to bring criminal claims in Switzerland against Gianni Infantino.
  • The claims relate to alleged "criminal mismanagement" concerning the Fifa Forward Enterprise plan.
  • Uefa has applied for the release of documents in the United States, including from Fifa, using a "section 1782" order.

Uefa is preparing to make a criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino, alleging "criminal mismanagement" in connection with his failed Fifa Forward Enterprise plan. This move marks an escalation in the ongoing tensions between football's governing bodies.

The organisation has applied for the release of documents related to the plan's conception. Uefa has also made separate applications in the United States for information, including from Fifa, using a "section 1782" order.

Uefa and other interested parties are "preparing to bring criminal claims in Switzerland against Infantino and possible other Fifa officials and advisors for criminal mismanagement under Article 158 of the Swiss Criminal Code."

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