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EU hints at legal action against FIFA
The International Football Federation (FIFA) and its president, Gianni Infantino, are facing legal and political repercussions following an attempt to sell a stake in FIFA's commercial rights. This came amid plans that were publicly proposed and later announced to be withdrawn. The European Union Football Association has submitted legal requests to document the related documents concerning the project, which proposed creating a new commercial entity valued at around $20 billion. The plan involved trading a 20% stake in this entity for $4.2 billion with the aim of generating profits. However, the project faced widespread opposition from national and continental associations, leading to its withdrawal. While the EU welcomed the decision to pull back, the crisis has sparked questions about FIFA's governance and transparency. There is also expected pressure on Infantino to regain the trust of the associations, amid broad criticism of his management style and concerns about the impact on his future, especially ahead of the presidential elections scheduled for 2027.
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