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Gianni Infantino Faces UEFA Legal Threat Over Failed World Cup Sell-Off Plan

The dispute has escalated after leaked legal documents reportedly revealed that UEFA is preparing to pursue criminal claims against Infantino and potentially other FIFA officials and advisers over the abandoned proposal.

From World Cup Heartbreak To UEFA History: Extraordinary Rise Of Somalia’s Omar Abdulkadir Artan

Omar Abdulkadir Artan became the first Somali referee selected for a FIFA World Cup, after years of breaking new ground in African football. His 2026 World Cup dream was cut short after he was denied entry into the...

UEFA Referees’ Chief Calls For Major VAR Change

UEFA refereeing chief Roberto Rosetti says VAR reviews must focus on clear and obvious errors. Rosetti warned that lengthy and overly detailed reviews are damaging the credibility of the technology. A new UEFA portal, Clear Line, has been...

UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC Accuse FIFA of ‘Breach of Trust’ Over World Cup Plan

UEFA, Concacaf, and AFC have accused FIFA of a “fundamental breach of trust” over its controversial World Cup commercial plan. The three confederations have called for an independent review of the proposal to sell a stake in FIFA’s...

UEFA-Infantino Allegations: 4 Things to Know About the Latest Controversy

UEFA has confirmed that a departure payment and MBA fees were paid to a former employee linked to allegations involving FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The Telegraph reported that the individual allegedly received a six-figure sum after leaving UEFA,...

UEFA Refuses To End FIFA World Cup Boycott Despite Infantino’s U-Turn

UEFA has confirmed it will continue its boycott of FIFA's men's and women's World Cups despite Gianni Infantino abandoning plans to open the tournaments to private investors. European football's governing body says FIFA has only met one of...

AFC Rejects Infantino’s Investment Plan, Joins UEFA And CONCACAF In Opposition

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell stakes in the organisation's competitions to private investors is now facing a serious threat after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) became the third confederation to publicly oppose the plan. In a...

UEFA Threatens Boycott as FIFA Pursues World Cup Investor Deal

UEFA has threatened to boycott FIFA competitions after rejecting plans to open the World Cup and other tournaments to private investors. FIFA argues the proposal could generate billions of dollars for global football development, but critics fear it...

CAS Compels UEFA To Open Lyon Disciplinary Proceedings

December 04, (THEWILL) — The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled that UEFA must investigate Olympique Lyonnais for fielding an ineligible player during their Europa League fixture against FC Utrecht. The Swiss-based tribunal found that European football's governing...

UEFA Approves First European League Matches Abroad Despite Concerns

October 07, (THEWILL) — UEFA has granted permission for Italian and Spanish domestic league fixtures to be held overseas, despite maintaining strong opposition to the concept. The European governing body described the approval for two matches, Milan versus Como...
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