UEFA preparing criminal proceedings against FIFA president Gianni Infantino

UEFA is preparing criminal proceedings aimed at removing FIFA president Gianni Infantino, according to legal documents referenced in the report. The push follows the fading of a scandal tied to Infantino’s failed attempt to sell shares in a FIFA tournament to external investors. UEFA is reportedly subpoenaing FIFA and the financial institutions involved to obtain documents, with plans to file in Switzerland—the seat of FIFA. The filings mention potential criminal claims under Article 158 of the Swiss Criminal Code for “criminal mismanagement,” and also reference a U.S. case in the Southern District of New York against JP Morgan Bank, planned lead investor Thrive Capital, and its CEO Joshua Kushner.