Uefa asks FIFA to block documents on Infantino
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UEFA has asked FIFA to take immediate steps to identify and retain all documents related to the case of the alleged sale of shares of the 2026 World Cup by President Gianni Infantino. FIFA denied it had asked Donald Trump for help to keep it in office.
UEFA has threatened legal action by asking FIFA to take immediate steps to identify and retain all documents related to the case of Gianni Infantino's alleged sale of shares in the 2026 World Cup.1 UEFA's request includes the retention of documents for any future investigations.1 FIFA denied having asked Donald Trump for help to maintain his position as president, denying a report published by the New York Post.2
According to the New York Post, Infantino allegedly had a video call with US Senator Marco Rubio to get political support.2 Wales withdrew its support for Gianni Infantino following the documents affair.1 The story concerns Infantino's alleged overtures to Russia and personal decisions such as the family's move to Doha.3
“'Video call with Rubio today'.”
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