UEFA is intensifying its initiatives against FIFA’s senior official, Arsene Wenger, who reportedly has no plans to step down.
Wenger’s name has emerged in a UEFA letter indicating potential legal actions against FIFA.
The governing body of European football has been an outspoken critic of Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, a proposal that was withdrawn on Saturday amid significant backlash.
Currently, UEFA is urging FIFA’s global football development chief, Wenger, along with thirteen other senior officials, to compile all documentation relevant to the sell-off proposal as they consider possible legal actions.
In a letter from UEFA, reviewed by The Times, it was mentioned: “UEFA formally communicates that it is considering legal action, arbitration, and/or regulatory complaints regarding the FFE [FIFA Forward Enterprise] initiative proposed by FIFA and all related matters.
“You and FIFA must take immediate actions to identify, locate, and preserve all documents and electronically stored information as detailed in this notice that are in your or FIFA’s possession, custody, or control.”
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FIFA president Infantino is facing considerable pressure as rival organizations aim to dethrone him rapidly.
Nevertheless, Wenger, 76, is not considering stepping down.
Reports suggest that the former Arsenal manager sees himself on a ‘mission to promote youth football globally.’
He joined FIFA in 2019, a year after leaving Arsenal, to oversee the global development and enhancement of football.
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This role also gives him influence over changes to FIFA regulations and tournaments.
Key figures in football are adamant about removing Infantino, who has recently lost backing from several important stakeholders.
Both the English and Welsh FAs have joined the chorus of those opposing the 56-year-old.
After threatening to boycott the World Cup if the sell-off plan proceeded, leaders from UEFA, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation are now ready to establish an alternative to the largest international football tournament if Infantino continues to lead.
The arguably avaricious FIFA president had been contemplating a massive salary increase from £2.6 million to potentially £47 million if the proposal had passed.
He has also received criticism for overturning a one-match ban placed on USA striker Folarin Balogun during the USA’s home World Cup, after a phone call with his associate, Donald Trump.
