European soccer seeks to subpoena Josh Kushner over failed FIFA plan to bring in private investors

UEFA's actions this week could alter the landscape of global soccer. UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts. The complaint stems from Infantino's plan to sell World Cup hosting rights to private investors. UEFA has also threatened to boycott FIFA, but has since dropped the threat. The UEFA Executive Committee, European FIFA Council members, and Presidents of UEFA National Associations have issued a joint statement.

The statement does not specify the next steps. UEFA's actions come amid ongoing tensions between the two organizations over governance and financial matters. The timing of UEFA's actions is significant. UEFA's boycott threat and criminal complaint come just days before the Champions League draw. The draw is a major event in the European soccer calendar.

UEFA's actions could impact the draw and the broader European soccer season. UEFA's statement does not provide details on how the criminal complaint will proceed. The statement also does not specify how UEFA plans to engage with FIFA in the coming weeks. The open question is how FIFA will respond to UEFA's actions and what impact this will have on global soccer governance.