UEFA set to file complaint against Gianni Infantino, says paper

UEFA set to file complaint against Gianni Infantino, says paper Uefa is preparing to open a criminal case against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, under accusations of "criminal mismanagement." The case, reported by European newspapers such as the British paper The Guardian, is related to the failed plan known as Fifa Forward Enterprise. 🔍 Understanding the Case The Accusation: Uefa plans to file criminal complaints in Switzerland against Infantino and other possible Fifa advisers, based on Article 158 of the Swiss Criminal Code. The Reason: The case involves Infantino’s move to sell a 20% stake in Fifa tournaments for US$4.2 billion. Questioned Figures: Court documents indicate that the total market value set for the entity (around US$20 billion) is "absurdly low." Uefa alleges that this figure was neither the result of an open and competitive auction nor tested by independent evaluators. Search for Evidence: To support the complaint, Uefa turned to the U.S. courts (using a legal tool known as Section 1782) to demand the release of documents withheld by Fifa. 📂 Preservation of Documents This month, Uefa’s lawyers sent a formal notice to Infantino and Fifa demanding that they take immediate steps to "identify, locate, and preserve all documents and electronically stored information" in the entity’s possession. The demand specifically names 14 executives who are required to protect these materials for the investigation. As of publication, Fifa had not commented on the case. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.