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UEFA demands answers from FIFA on 42 questions about Infantino's decisions
UEFA has asked FIFA to answer 42 questions about decisions made under president Gianni Infantino.
The questions cover a proposed partial sell-off of the World Cup to investment firm Thrive Capital, which FIFA later withdrew.
UEFA wants to know how the deal was handled and why FIFA's Council was not consulted at an earlier stage.
It also asks about the reversal of a red card for US forward Folarin Balogun during the 2026 World Cup and FIFA's decision to create a Peace Prize and award it to US President Donald Trump.
UEFA says earlier explanations did not address key concerns, and it has requested written answers and supporting documents by Nov.
2.
The questions come as Infantino seeks another term, with the FIFA presidential election due on March 18, 2027, in Rabat, Morocco.
UEFA sent FIFA a letter demanding written answers and supporting documents about decisions made under president Gianni Infantino.
The letter sets a deadline of November 2 and raises questions about the World Cup sell-off proposal, the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s red card and FIFA’s Peace Prize.
UEFA also seeks information about potential conflicts of interest, FIFA’s finances and arrangements for the next presidential election.
The request follows a FIFA Council meeting in Zurich where Infantino heard questions but asked members to submit them in writing.
Sources differ on the size of the question list: ESPN and Sky Sports report 42 questions, while the Guardian says the accompanying document contains more than 50.
- Who
- UEFA, led on this matter by general secretary Theodore Theodoridis, is seeking answers from FIFA and its general secretary, Mattias Grafström.
- What
- UEFA sent FIFA questions and requests for information about governance and decisions under Gianni Infantino. It requested written responses and supporting documents.
- When
- The letter was sent on October 19, 2026, with a response requested by November 2.
- Where
- The letter was sent to FIFA. The preceding FIFA Council meeting was held in Zurich.
- Why
- UEFA says explanations have not adequately addressed fundamental questions and that information and documents remain outstanding.
UEFA
FIFA
Response to questions
UEFA
UEFA says FIFA’s explanations have not adequately addressed fundamental questions and wants written answers and documents by November 2.
FIFA
Infantino asked FIFA Council members to submit questions in writing before the next meeting; FIFA has said it complies with reporting requirements concerning his compensation.
Governance scrutiny
UEFA
UEFA says future reforms cannot replace scrutiny of past decisions and accountability.
FIFA
FIFA publicly acknowledged mistakes and announced potential governance reforms, according to ESPN’s account of UEFA’s letter.
The FIFA Forward Enterprise controversy emerged.
Infantino heard questions about FFE and other matters at a FIFA Council meeting in Zurich and asked members to submit them in writing.
UEFA sent FIFA its letter and questions.
Deadline UEFA set for FIFA to provide written answers and supporting documents.
Nominations for the FIFA presidency are due to close.
The FIFA presidential election is scheduled to be held at FIFA Congress in Rabat, Morocco.
- Questions
- ESPN and Sky Sports report 42; the Guardian says the accompanying document has more than 50
- Response deadline
- November 2, 2026
- Letter sender
- Theodore Theodoridis, UEFA general secretary
- Letter recipient
- Mattias Grafström, FIFA general secretary
- Previous council meeting
- Zurich
- Election
- March 18, 2027, at FIFA Congress in Rabat, Morocco
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What people are saying
These questions require answers now
We formally request a substantive written response to each question, together with all supporting documentation by Monday 2nd November.
explanations have not begun satisfactorily to address a number of fundamental questions raised by Council members.
A series of decisions, transactions and interventions involving the Fifa President, the President of the United States and individuals associated with him raise serious questions concerning potential conflicts of interest, transparency and institutional accountability