The UEFA is targeting Infantino over a plan to sell a portion of the World Cup rights to third parties, which has been scrapped. The association has requested documents and witness statements from FIFA's US-based offices in Florida, which will be used in the potential trial. This is not the only individual being targeted, as other FIFA officials and advisors may also face criminal proceedings. The UEFA has also requested information from Thrive Capital, an American investment firm involved in the plan. The association has submitted a document to the ANP, which outlines the request for information. The potential trial is related to allegations of 'criminal misconduct' by Infantino and possibly other FIFA officials.
UEFA Takes Next Step Against Infantino
The UEFA has initiated a criminal procedure against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, according to a report by VoetbalPrimeur. The European football association is seeking to start a criminal trial in Switzerland, the home country of Infantino and the FIFA.
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