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English FA demands Infantino share World Cup sale documents
English FA pushes FIFA president to reveal abandoned World Cup stake sale plan
In brief
English FA pushes FIFA president to reveal abandoned World Cup stake sale plan Uefa has legally sought documents from FIFA over the scrapped World Cup investment scheme Originally reported by Malay Mail.
English FA calls for transparency
English FA chair Debbie Hewitt urged FIFA president Infantino to release all documents about the abandoned World Cup stake sale plan.
“Infantino’s proposal was short-lived after a fierce backlash from across the sport”
Uefa threatens FIFA boycott
Uefa has threatened to boycott all FIFA competitions until the World Cup stake sale plan is shelved.
“Uefa has expressed distrust in Infantino, making legal bids in the US for document disclosure”
Legal action in US court
Uefa has filed legal requests in US courts to obtain documents related to the private investor plan.
“Uefa said it has lost confidence in Infantino and has made legal applications in the US court system”
Fifa Congress deadline
Uefa must submit a candidate to challenge Infantino by November 18 for the FIFA Congress election in March.
“Uefa has also committed to identifying a credible candidate to run against Infantino at the FIFA Congress”
Infantino apologizes
Infantino apologized for the private investor plan process in August and pledged a review but has not named the investigator.
“Infantino apologised over the process in regard to the private investor plan in August”
Fifa Council meeting
The FIFA Council will meet on October 15 to review the World Cup stake sale documents.
“FA chair Debbie Hewitt has written to Infantino asking for full disclosure of all information relating to the scheme before the FIFA Council next meets on October 15”
The short version
Uefa has legally sought documents from FIFA over the scrapped World Cup investment scheme
