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UEFA seeks to bar FIFA affiliates from US discovery proceedings
UEFA asked a court to block FIFA affiliates from its inquiry, according to Al Jazeera.
The short version
- UEFA requested that a United States court dismiss an intervention attempt by American subsidiaries of FIFA.[Al Jazeera]
- The discovery request forms part of UEFA's preparation for a possible Swiss criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino.[Al Jazeera]
- FIFA dismissed the legal move as an abusive smear campaign and a fishing expedition.[Al Jazeera]
- Neither FIFA nor Infantino has been charged with any criminal offenses.[Al Jazeera]
Key facts
- UEFA asked a United States court to deny an intervention attempt filed by FIFA's American subsidiaries.[Al Jazeera]
- UEFA is weighing a criminal complaint in Switzerland targeting FIFA President Gianni Infantino.[Al Jazeera]
- FIFA asserted that UEFA's discovery actions constitute an unwarranted smear campaign.[Al Jazeera]
- Neither Gianni Infantino nor FIFA has been formally charged with any crime.[Al Jazeera]
What remains uncertain
- It remains unconfirmed whether UEFA will proceed with filing a formal criminal complaint against Infantino in Switzerland.[Al Jazeera]
Sources
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