UEFA is asking U.S. courts to obtain testimony and documents related to FIFA entities as it prepares a planned criminal complaint in Switzerland involving FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Multiple outlets report that UEFA is pursuing legal discovery in the United States as part of gathering evidence for potential proceedings in Swiss courts.
According to court filings described by outlets, UEFA’s efforts focus on the “FIFA Forward Enterprise” (or related structures) proposal, which UEFA says involved transferring or restructuring FIFA’s commercial rights associated with World Cup events. UEFA alleges the plan was developed secretly with a limited group of advisers and investors, and that it undervalued FIFA’s commercial assets. UEFA also says the proposal could have harmed FIFA and its members. The reported action includes requests for discovery and documentary material from FIFA-related bodies in Florida, with additional filings described in New York and other jurisdictions.
Outlets also note that the dispute adds pressure on Infantino ahead of FIFA’s 2027 presidential election. While reporting focuses on the U.S. discovery steps, the underlying allegation set and the eventual Swiss criminal complaint remain subject to further legal developments.
