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FIFA lawyer leaves after UEFA questions Infantino
FIFA's top lawyer quits weeks after UEFA raised 42 questions on Infantino's disciplinary meddling.
In brief
FIFA's top lawyer quits weeks after UEFA raised 42 questions on Infantino's disciplinary meddling. FIFA's legal chief Emilio García Silvero left the organization after eight years, following UEFA's 42 questions about Infantino's interference in World Cup disciplinary cases. Originally reported by Sportstar.
FIFA lawyer departs
FIFA's top lawyer left the organization after eight years working for president Gianni Infantino.
UEFA raises 42 questions
UEFA sent 42 questions to Infantino about his interference in disciplinary cases affecting World Cup games.
Infantino's secret plan revealed
Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors including Josh Kushner was exposed in July.
FIFA legal unit responsibilities
García oversaw global disciplinary cases, transfer market rules, and moved FIFA lawyers from Zurich to Miami in 2023.
García's social media statement
García said his eight-year FIFA career was a dream and he would return to Spain after 15 years abroad.
Infantino's leadership under scrutiny
Infantino's leadership faced backlash after his secret World Cup stake sale plan was dropped within days.
UEFA's disciplinary concerns
UEFA questioned whether Infantino interfered in disciplinary cases that affected World Cup matches.
World Cup disciplinary examples
FIFA allowed Folarin Balogun to play after red card despite Trump lobbying Infantino.
FIFA's interim legal leader
FIFA's Zurich-based regulations head Jan Kleiner will take over legal departments in Miami temporarily.
At a glance
FIFA's legal chief Emilio García Silvero left the organization after eight years, following UEFA's 42 questions about Infantino's interference in World Cup disciplinary cases.
