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UEFA has filed a court petition seeking discovery from Thrive Capital and Joshua Kushner as part of a broader inquiry into allegations that FIFA President Gianni Infantino attempted to sell World Cup commercial rights without proper approval, a move that has sparked outrage among member associations.
World football’s governing body faces backlash after a leaked plan to sell World Cup hosting rights, with Masters calling for reform and UEFA warning of a boycott.
Véron Mosengo-Omba, a close associate of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, insists the federation’s congress still supports him, even as UEFA and other confederations criticize the leadership style and propose an emergency vote of no confidence.
FIFA’s governance is being reshaped by Gulf investment and a widening North‑South split, with commercial moves and leadership disputes defining the sport’s future.
A decade‑long push for global soccer development by Gianni Infantino has been met with increasing resistance from key European and regional confederations, sparking a debate over transparency and leadership at the sport’s governing body.
Mexico’s FMF and Argentina’s AFA have publicly endorsed FIFA president Gianni Infantino, deepening the split between reform advocates and those who champion institutional stability ahead of the 2026 election.
The future of Gianni Infantino’s presidency at FIFA has become entangled in a geopolitical tug‑of‑war that is reshaping the landscape of world football.