Key facts
- UEFA has hired U.S. lawyer Andrew Levander.
- Andrew Levander will explore legal action against FIFA's World Cup enterprise plan.
- The plan is led by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
- The proposal involves selling stakes in a new commercial vehicle.
- This entity would manage the World Cup.
- The plan aims to raise $4 billion.
- The proposal has faced significant backlash.
- Senior FIFA officials have distanced themselves from the plan.
UEFA is taking legal action against FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell stakes in a new commercial entity designed to manage the World Cup. To explore legal avenues, UEFA has retained the services of U.S. lawyer Andrew Levander. The FIFA plan seeks to raise $4 billion through this venture. However, the initiative has generated considerable backlash. Several senior FIFA officials have distanced themselves from the proposal, indicating internal dissent and concern over the plan's implications. The commercial vehicle is intended to manage the World Cup, suggesting a significant shift in how the tournament's commercial rights and operations are handled.