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FIFA loses bid to block UEFA evidence gathering
US court rejects FIFA's attempt to stop UEFA from gathering evidence against Infantino's World Cup sales plan.
In brief
US court rejects FIFA's attempt to stop UEFA from gathering evidence against Infantino's World Cup sales plan. US Federal Court allows UEFA to seek documents from banks and investors linked to Infantino's World Cup stake sales proposal. Originally reported by Dw.
US court rejects FIFA's evidence bid
New York Federal Court Judge Jeannette Vargas rejected FIFA's attempt to block UEFA from gathering evidence tied to Infantino's World Cup stake sales plan.
UEFA seeks Infantino's removal
UEFA filed for discovery in August with intent to remove Infantino from office and file criminal complaint against him in Switzerland if financial wrongdoing is found.
FIFA Forward Enterprise plan
FIFA's proposed FFE plan allowed private investors to purchase minority stakes in World Cup and other tournaments, sparking backlash from three continental confederations.
Investor connections
UEFA targets US bank JPMorgan and Thrive Capital, owned by Joshua Kushner, brother of Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.
FIFA's legal defense
FIFA argued the court has not addressed the merits of UEFA's application and no documents are required to be produced.
Infantino's re-election bid
Infantino plans to run for reelection as FIFA president but must pass an integrity check by a FIFA-appointed panel.
UEFA's challenger plan
UEFA expects to propose Arsene Wenger as challenger for FIFA presidency by November 18, requiring candidates to declare by that date.
The key point
US Federal Court allows UEFA to seek documents from banks and investors linked to Infantino's World Cup stake sales proposal.
