UEFA has given FIFA president Gianni Infantino until 2 November to provide documents and answer 42 questions about the governing body’s decision-making, intensifying scrutiny of his leadership amid a series of controversial initiatives.
In an eight-page letter, UEFA general secretary Theodore Theodoridis said FIFA had failed to address fundamental concerns, including how a proposed private investment scheme was developed and why its Council was not properly consulted.
Much of the inquiry centres on the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, which involved potential investment from Thrive Capital, led by Joshua Kushner, the brother of Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
UEFA wants FIFA to explain who authorised the scheme, why Thrive Capital was selected without a competitive tender and why an exclusivity agreement was signed before the Council had been consulted. It argues that withdrawing the proposal and apologising for mistakes does not explain how the decisions were made.
The letter also questions why the investment plan was linked to promises of increased funding for FIFA’s 211 member associations rather than financing development directly from the organisation’s reserves. Infantino has since proposed an additional $3.4bn in development funding, including $25m per association between 2027 and 2030.
Other questions concern the creation of the FIFA Peace Prize, awarded to Trump, and FIFA’s handling of a disciplinary case involving United States striker Folarin Balogun. UEFA wants details of Trump’s request for a review of the case, Infantino’s response and the reasons for the eventual ruling.
The inquiry extends to reported additional remuneration for Infantino, a proposed cryptocurrency associated with Trump, a reported $75m investment in Palestine through Trump’s Board of Peace and a seven-year office lease involving Eric Trump.
UEFA has also raised concerns about World Cup arrangements, including the extended half-time interval at the final and the impartiality of FIFA’s electoral committee leadership.
Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt, a FIFA vice-president, has warned that Infantino would not be fit to remain president if he fails to answer the questions.
FIFA has been approached for comment. UEFA has not specified what action it might take if the deadline is missed, but the dispute comes ahead of the deadline for candidates to confirm their intentions for next year’s presidential election.
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