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European soccer body UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, and said any potential evidence should not be destroyed.

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UEFA threatens legal action over Infantino’s failed $4.2 billion World Cup profit sell-off
UEFA fires legal warning shot at Gianni Infantino, FIFA over World Cup sale plans
UEFA drop Gianni Infantino bombshell as FIFA chief warned not to 'destroy evidence'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been threatened with legal action by UEFA.

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Pressure on Gianni Infantino increases as Uefa members prepare to oppose re-election
England legend Peter Reid says FIFA chief Gianni Infantino must go 'for the good of the game'
Uefa threatens Fifa with legal action over Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan
Uefa had led the backlash, with its 55 member federations agreeing last week to boycott all Fifa events and competitions should the plan proceed.

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Infantino’s position as FIFA president untenable, head of European league says
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UEFA declares no confidence in FIFA leadership as pressure mounts on Infantino

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European soccer teams vote to boycott World Cups over controversial FIFA investment plan

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