European football's governing body has formally asked FIFA to answer 42 questions about Gianni Infantino's alleged conflicts of interest linked to business dealings with the Trump family and a reported attempt to sell off the World Cup.
The letter, obtained by Sky News, was sent after Infantino chaired a meeting of world football's council last week. UEFA's letter states that 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.
Cryptocurrency Concerns
The questions focus on Infantino's discussions with Donald Trump and his associates over the creation of a FIFA cryptocurrency, which Sky News reported in February. UEFA has not publicly detailed the full list of questions, but the letter highlights the alleged conflicts.
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Background and Reactions
The development comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Infantino's relationship with the Trump family. Sky News obtained the letter, which is the first formal step by UEFA to seek clarification from FIFA's leadership.
FIFA has not yet publicly responded to UEFA's letter. The outcome of this request could shape the governance of world football as questions over transparency continue.
