The legal clash stems from an abandoned proposal to move the World Cup's broadcasting and sponsorship rights into a new entity to attract a $4.2 billion investment. UEFA is seeking evidence in the US to support a planned criminal complaint against Infantino in Switzerland, arguing that the assets were undervalued and that the plan lacked proper consultation. FIFA denies any wrongdoing and characterizes the discovery request as a political tool.
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FIFA Accuses UEFA of Misinformation in $4.2B World Cup Rights Fight
Sports22 days ago
A US court is currently deciding whether to block a request for documents regarding a failed attempt to sell equity in international soccer’s commercial operations. FIFA has petitioned the court to deny UEFA access to these records, claiming that the European governing body is conducting a 'misinformation campaign' to damage the reputation of President Gianni Infantino ahead of the leadership election next year.
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