UEFA is weighing legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino following a controversial and now-withdrawn plan to sell a stake in the World Cup.
Key facts
- •UEFA is evaluating potential legal action against Gianni Infantino.
- •The proposed plan involved selling a stake in the World Cup to American private equity interests.
- •Three of the six football confederations threatened a boycott of FIFA competitions.
- •Gianni Infantino has officially shelved the investment plans.
- •Victor Montagliani is among the candidates emerging to challenge Infantino.
UEFA has announced it is considering legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino and other parties involved in a proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to American private equity interests. The plan was abandoned by Infantino after three of the six football confederations threatened to boycott FIFA competitions.
Leadership Challenges Following Controversy
The withdrawal of the investment plan has led to calls for Gianni Infantino to resign from his position as FIFA president. A leadership battle is emerging, with several potential candidates surfacing to challenge him, including Victor Montagliani of Canada.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by France24 Sport.
