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UEFA demands answers from FIFA over Infantino dealings in urgent letter

UEFA is increasing the pressure on Gianni Infantino and has sent FIFA an urgent letter demanding answers to 42 detailed questions about his presidency.

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 6:25 PM
UEFA demands answers from FIFA over Infantino dealings in urgent letter
Key Things to Know
  • UEFA gave FIFA two weeks to answer 42 questions concerning Gianni Infantino's presidency and ties to Donald Trump.
  • The letter covers 12 areas including 10 alleged conflicts of interest, undisclosed payments, and World Cup commercial deals.
  • UEFA highlighted Trump's acknowledged call to Infantino regarding the disciplinary case of suspended forward Folarin Balogun.
The Story in 60 Seconds

UEFA has sent FIFA an urgent letter demanding answers to 42 questions regarding Gianni Infantino's presidency and his relationship with Donald Trump. The letter, written by UEFA secretary general Theodore Theodoridis to FIFA counterpart Mattias Grafstrom, gives FIFA two weeks to respond to governance concerns raised during a recent FIFA Council meeting in Zurich. UEFA also requested an immediate audio recording of the meeting to ensure full transparency.

The detailed questions span 12 topics, highlighting 10 alleged conflicts of interest involving Trump and his associates. Key issues raised include a secret tournament stake proposal with Thrive Capital, an undisclosed £1.3m payment to Infantino, Trump's intervention in the Folarin Balogun disciplinary case, a lease in Trump Tower, and the creation of a FIFA Peace Prize awarded to Trump.

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