# UEFA Demands Answers from FIFA on Infantino and Trump

> UEFA sends urgent letter to FIFA with 42 questions about Infantino's presidency and Trump ties.
- Title: UEFA Demands Answers from FIFA on Infantino and Trump
- Summary: UEFA sends urgent letter to FIFA with 42 questions about Infantino's presidency and Trump ties. UEFA demands FIFA respond within two weeks to 42 questions…
- Keywords: uefa, fifa, gianni infantino, donald trump, presidency, conflicts of interest, fifa council, fifa peace prize, world cup, fifa governance, sports, Demands
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/football/news/12040/13601072/uefa-writes-letter-to-fifa-demanding-answers-over-gianni-infantinos-presidency-and-his-relationship-with-donald-trump
- Author: Kaveh Solhekol
- Published: 2026-10-19T19:25:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: uefa, fifa, gianni infantino, donald trump, presidency, conflicts of interest, fifa council, fifa peace prize, world cup, fifa governance, sports
## UEFA pressures FIFA
UEFA has given FIFA two weeks to respond to 42 detailed questions about Gianni Infantino's presidency and his relationship with Donald Trump.
## 42 questions sent
UEFA secretary general Theodore Theodoridis sent a letter with 42 questions covering 12 topics including 10 alleged conflicts of interest.
## Questions on FIFA governance
The questions address FIFA's financial transparency, leadership decisions, and alleged ties between Infantino and Donald Trump.
## 42 questions detail
The questions cover 12 topics including 10 alleged conflicts of interest, the FIFA Peace Prize, and Trump Tower lease.
## FIFA Council concerns
European football leaders raised concerns at the FIFA Council meeting in Zurich last Thursday about Infantino's leadership.
## Demand for transparency
UEFA wants an immediate audio recording of the FIFA Council meeting to ensure full transparency.
## Theodoridis' demand
Theodoridis states that these questions require answers now and cannot be deferred until the next FIFA Council meeting.
## FIFA Forward Enterprise
The questions include why Infantino negotiated to sell off a stake in FIFA tournaments secretly with Thrive Capital.
## FIFA governance review
The questions address whether FIFA's investigation into governance will be independent and why documents are blocked.
## World Cup revenue concerns
FIFA proposed selling off a stake in World Cups at $20bn despite generating $15bn this summer.
## Infantino's pay
Infantino received a £1.3m payment in 2024 on top of his £4m FIFA salary.
## Balogun case concerns
The questions address why Balogun was allowed to play after suspension and Trump's involvement.
## World Cup half-time show
The World Cup final half-time show lasted 27 minutes without prior request to IFAB.
## Trump Tower lease
Infantino reportedly has a seven-year $4m lease of office premises in Trump Tower, New York.
## Key takeaway

UEFA demands FIFA respond within two weeks to 42 questions about Gianni Infantino's leadership and alleged ties with Donald Trump.