# 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.
- Title: FIFA loses bid to block UEFA evidence gathering · Dw
- Summary: US court rejects FIFA's attempt to stop UEFA from gathering evidence against Infantino's World Cup sales plan.
- Keywords: fifa, uefa, infantino, world cup, fifa forward enterprise, jpmorgan, thrive capital, joshua kushner, arsene wenger, fifa presidency
- Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/fifa-loses-bid-to-block-uefa-evidence-gathering-against-infantino/a-79935807?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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- Topics: fifa, uefa, infantino, world cup, fifa forward enterprise, jpmorgan, thrive capital, joshua kushner, arsene wenger, fifa presidency, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

US Federal Court allows UEFA to seek documents from banks and investors linked to Infantino's World Cup stake sales proposal.