UEFA opposes FIFA US subsidiaries' intervention in Infantino discovery case

UEFA has moved to prevent FIFA's United States subsidiaries from participating in discovery proceedings tied to a prospective Swiss criminal case against Infantino, according to court filings submitted Thursday. The European confederation argues that the American entities should not be permitted to intervene in efforts to obtain evidence relevant to the investigation.

The case stems from allegations surrounding Infantino's abandoned plan to commercialise World Cup broadcasting rights through a separate arrangement. Swiss authorities have been examining the matter, prompting UEFA to seek access to certain documents and testimony through US legal channels.

FIFA's American subsidiaries have sought to join the proceedings, arguing they have a direct interest in the outcome. However, UEFA contends that their participation would complicate and potentially obstruct the discovery process, which aims to gather evidence for potential criminal charges.

The dispute reflects broader tensions within international football governance, where competing interests often clash over access to sensitive information. The US court is expected to rule on the intervention request, determining whether FIFA's American operations can participate in the evidence-gathering phase of the investigation.