UEFA threaten legal action against Gianni Infantino as part of efforts to oust FIFA president following failed plan to sell the World Cup

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 10:00 EDT, 27 August 2026 | Updated: 10:07 EDT, 27 August 2026 UEFA is threatening to seek criminal proceedings against Gianni Infantino as they continue their efforts to oust the FIFA president.In an explosive statement, European football’s governing body says it is ‘preparing to bring criminal claims in Switzerland against Infantino’ along with other FIFA officials following the now-dropped secret plans to sell of stakes in the World Cup.UEFA say they will use Swiss criminal code with regards to the ‘secretive structuring, valuation, financing, and marketing’ of the controversial plans.They may also ask the authorities to establish whether Infantino, who is clinging to power, came up with a ‘fraudulently off-market price’ promoted ‘for his own benefit’.The move comes after UEFA withdrew its plans to boycott FIFA tournaments in protest at the proposals having been given assurances there will be no repeat of the sell-off from Infantino, who is up for re-election next year.More to follow.