UEFA threatens legal action against Infantino and Kushner.
UEFA is threatening to sue FIFA President Gianni Infantino over a plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial operations. The plan involved a private company and has been stopped. UEFA wants to investigate the situation.
The plan was to allow a private entity, Thrive Capital, to own 20% of the World Cup commercial rights. UEFA believes this would change how the World Cup is run. FIFA President Gianni Infantino withdrew the plan. Wales has also stopped supporting Infantino’s bid for a new position at FIFA. The European Commission is investigating the situation.
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Highlights
UEFA Threatens Legal Action
UEFA is threatening legal action against FIFA President Infantino over a World Cup commercial privatization plan.
Kushner's Investment Rejected
Joshua Kushner’s venture capital company was involved in a plan to acquire a 20% stake.
World Cup Boycott Possible
UEFA threatened a World Cup boycott due to the privatization proposal.
Wales Withdraws Support
Wales has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid.
Document Preservation Demanded
UEFA is demanding FIFA preserve all documents related to the failed deal.
Perspectives
- UEFA is threatening legal action against Gianni Infantino.
- The plan to privatize World Cup commercial operations failed.
- The European Commission is investigating the situation.
- Wales has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino.
UEFA wants to preserve all documents related to the proposal.
EU, RTL Nieuws, tagesschau, ZEIT Online, FAZ, Der Standard, RTBF, ANSA
Infantino wants to avoid accessing documents related to the proposal.
Politico EU, NU.nl
The dispute centers on selling commercial rights for the World Cup.
Politico EU, NU.nl, RTL Nieuws, tagesschau, ZEIT Online, FAZ, Der Standard, RTBF, ANSA
The dispute is about the future of football governance.
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