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title: "Judge allows UEFA to seek evidence on Infantino's investment plan"
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published: "2026-11-13T17:45:43.024Z"
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# Judge allows UEFA to seek evidence on Infantino's investment plan

*A US court rejected FIFA affiliates' appeals to block UEFA's access to documents.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 30 of 100, higher is better. The central claim rests on anonymous sourcing, and no independent outlets corroborated the reporting.
- Craft 45 of 100, higher is better. The digests are brief and lack detail, offering minimal insight into the reporting quality.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. The headline uses 'closer' and 'uncovering' to create a sense of urgency not fully supported by the digest.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- A Manhattan federal judge rejected appeals from two FIFA affiliates, allowing UEFA to pursue evidence on Gianni Infantino's investment project.
- UEFA is seeking information from Joshua Kushner, manager of the Thrive investment firm, related to the project.
- The investment plan was intended to finance World Cup-related activities.
- UEFA initiated court filings in August as part of a strategy to challenge Infantino's leadership.

A Manhattan federal judge has rejected appeals from two FIFA affiliates that sought to prevent UEFA from accessing evidence concerning Gianni Infantino's investment project. The project was intended to fund World Cup-related activities. UEFA filed court documents in August as part of its strategy to challenge Infantino's management of the organisation.

## Disagreement on judge's name

Potosinoticias.com reported that a Manhattan federal judge rejected the appeals. Insider Sport stated that Judge Jeannette Vargas of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York made the ruling.

## What the coverage left out

Neither of the centre-rated digests mentioned Joshua Kushner or the Thrive investment firm, from whom UEFA is seeking information. No left- or right-rated outlets covered this story.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 53 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 34% (18)
- Centre: 45% (24)
- Right: 21% (11)

32 of 85 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-13T17:30:26.845875+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 2 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-13T18:15:18.465Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Left-rated outlets reported that a New York judge denied FIFA's requests to block UEFA from gathering evidence. This evidence relates to Gianni Infantino's abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
- Several digests mentioned the plan was worth $20 billion. The Hindu noted UEFA sought testimony and documents from FIFA entities in Florida for a criminal complaint in Switzerland.
- Digests from The Independent and The Independent (US) stated Infantino abandoned the plan shortly after it was announced. No digests mentioned the specific wording used by Infantino or UEFA.

### Centre

- Insider Sport's digest reported that UEFA is closer to uncovering how FIFA Forward Enterprise was developed, adding pressure on Gianni Infantino ahead of the presidential election. The digest stated a US court foiled FIFA's attempt to block UEFA from obtaining documents linked to Infantino's abandoned World Cup investment plan.

### Right

No separate framing summary.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- mixed: 5
- high: 31
- unknown: 32
- veryHigh: 16

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Potosinoticias.com](https://potosinoticias.com/2026/11/13/juez-de-nueva-york-permite-a-la-uefa-buscar-pruebas-sobre-el-plan-financiero-de-infantino) — New York Judge Allows UEFA to Look for Evidence on Infantino's Financial Plan
- [Insider Sport](https://insidersport.com/2026/11/13/uefa-fifa-forward-enterprise-files) — UEFA closer to seeing FIFA Forward Enterprise documents
- [Máquina do Esporte](https://maquinadoesporte.com.br/futebol/tribunal-dos-eua-rejeita-tentativa-da-fifa-de-bloquear-peticao-da-uefa) — U.S. Court Rejects Fifa's Attempt to Block Uefa's Petition
- [Kenya Today](https://kenya-today.com/report-us-court-allows-uefa-to-pursue-evidence-on-infantinos-failed-ffe-deal-26915) — U.S. Court Allows UEFA to Pursue Evidence on Infantino’s Failed FFE Deal
- [in.gr](https://in.gr/2026/11/13/sports/football/klimakonetai-o-polemos-uefa-fifa-i-eyropaiki-omospondia-etoimazetai-na-kinithei-nomika-enantion-tou-infantino-pic) — The UEFA - FIFA War Is Escalating: The European Federation Is Preparing to Take Legal Action Against Infantino (Pic)
- [Hämeen Sanomat](https://hameensanomat.fi/urheilu/9953985) — Court Rejects FIFA's Attempt to Conceal Documents Related to World Cup Sales
- [KSML.fi – Keskisuomalainen](https://ksml.fi/urheilu/9953985) — Court Rejects FIFA's Attempt to Conceal Documents Related to World Cup Sales
- [savonsanomat.fi – Savon Sanomat](https://savonsanomat.fi/urheilu/9953985) — Court Rejects FIFA's Attempt to Conceal Documents Related to World Cup Sales
- [Telegrafi](https://telegrafi.com/lufte-per-miliarda-euro-ne-futboll-uefa-i-jep-goditjen-e-pare-te-madhe-infantinos) — Football's Billion-Euro Battle: UEFA Deals First Major Blow to Infantino
- [Dnevnik](https://dnevnik.si/sport/nogomet/ceferin-na-okroznem-sodiscu-na-mannhattnu-znova-premagal-infantina-2840812) — Ceferin Defeats Infantino Again in Manhattan District Court
- [Fréttir - mbl.is](https://mbl.is/sport/fotbolti/2026/11/13/osigur_fyrir_fifa_og_infantino) — A Defeat for FIFA and Infantino
- [face.ba](https://face.ba/sport/infantino-pod-pritiskom-americki-sud-odbio-zahtjev-fifa-e-uefa-prikuplja-dokaze-za-krivicni-postupak/626679) — Infantino Under Pressure: US Court Rejects FIFA's Request, UEFA Gathers Evidence for Criminal Proceedings | Face | The only Independent Media Outlet
- [IndexHR](https://index.hr/sport/clanak/rat-za-milijarde-u-nogometu-uefa-zadala-prvi-veliki-udarac-infantinu/2856624.aspx) — War for Billions in Football. UEFA Deals First Major Blow to Infantino
- [24ur.com](https://24ur.com/sport/nogomet/fifa-v-new-yorku-izgubila-sodno-bitko-proti-uefi.html) — FIFA Loses Court Battle Against UEFA in New York
- [Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)](https://srf.ch/sport/fussball/fussball-allgemein/rueckschlag-fuer-infantino-gericht-in-new-york-weist-fifa-antraege-ab) — Defeat for Infantino - Court in New York Rejects Fifa Applications
- [Tribunnews.com](https://tribunnews.com/superskor/7911164/fifa-keok-di-meja-hijau-uefa-menangkan-sengketa-investor-piala-dunia) — FIFA Loses in Court, UEFA Wins World Cup Investor Dispute
- [Bild](https://bild.de/sport/fussball/rueckschlag-fuer-gianni-infantino-us-gericht-weist-antrag-der-fifa-ab-6af6b71e5a72dceba1d60ffe) — Defeat for Gianni Infantino: US Court Rejects Fifa's Application
- [upday](https://upday.com/uk/new-york-court-rejects-fifa-bid-to-block-uefa-access-to-world-cup-deal-papers/gfxb37k) — New York Court Rejects Fifa Bid to Block Uefa Access to World Cup Deal Papers
- [Ekstra Bladet](https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/VM2026/fifa-ville-stoppe-uefa-afvist-i-retten/11352827) — Suffering Defeat in the USA
- [Kronen Zeitung](https://krone.at/4373659) — Defeat for Infantino: Court Rejects Requests
- [The Hindu](https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/international-football/fifa-vs-uefa-criminal-case-president-gianni-infantino-world-cup-commercial-rights-plan/article71696545.ece) — US judge rejects FIFA bid to intervene in UEFA probe
- [Die Presse](https://diepresse.com/41447039/streit-um-infantinos-wm-investorendeal-gericht-weist-fifa-antrag-ab) — Fight over Infantino's World Cup Investment: Court Rejects FIFA Application
- [cedarnews.net](https://cedarnews.net/german/1139558/gericht-weist-fifa-klage-ab-infantino-kassiert-ruckschlag) — Court Rejects FIFA Complaint: Infantino Collects Setback in Power Struggle with UEFA
- [n-tv](https://n-tv.de/sport/fussball/Infantino-kassiert-Rueckschlag-im-Machtkampf-mit-der-UEFA-id31528688.html) — Court Rejects FIFA Complaint: Infantino Collects Setback in Power Struggle with UEFA
- [entrelineas.com.mx](https://entrelineas.com.mx/juez-en-manhattan-da-luz-verde-a-la-uefa-para-investigar-a-infantino) — Manhattan Judge Gives UEFA Green Light to Investigate Infantino - Entre Lineas
- [Haberler](https://haberler.com/dunya/infantinoya-abdde-mahkeme-darbesi-uefa-fifa-20422656-haberi) — FIFA President Infantino Faces a Court Coup in the US! The US May Be Able to Gather Evidence Against UEFA.
- [sondakika.com](https://sondakika.com/dunya/haber-infantinoya-abdde-mahkeme-darbesi-uefa-fifa-20422657) — Infantino Faces a Court Blow in the US: UEFA Can Gather Evidence Against the FIFA President
- [t-online](https://t-online.de/sport/fussball/id_101526796/machtkampf-mit-uefa-niederlage-fuer-fifa-boss-gianni-infantino.html) — Federation Plans to Counterattack: Defeat for Fifa-Boss Infantino
- [Handelsblatt](https://handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/wm-investorendeal-gericht-in-new-york-weist-fifa-antraege-ab/100269555.html) — World Cup-Investorendeal: Court in New York Rejects FIFA Applications
- [Los Angeles Times](https://latimes.com/espanol/deportes/articulo/2026-11-12/la-fifa-pierde-fallo-judicial-en-nueva-york-contra-la-uefa-en-caso-de-inversores-del-mundial) — FIFA Loses Court Ruling in New York Against UEFA in Case of World Cup Investors
- [FOCUS online](https://focus.de/panorama/welt/gericht-in-new-york-weist-fifa-antraege-ab_952d8755-1306-4464-961d-332a13334a94.html) — New York Court Rejects FIFA Applications
- [onetz.de](https://onetz.de/sport/gericht-new-york-weist-fifa-antraege-ab-id5561508.html) — New York Court Rejects FIFA Applications
- [noz.de](https://noz.de/sport/weitere-sportarten/artikel/gericht-in-new-york-weist-fifa-antraege-ab-51742614) — New York Court Rejects FIFA Applications
- [ghanamma.com](https://ghanamma.com/2026/11/13/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-european-soccer-body-uefa-in-world-cup-investor-case) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [saarbruecker-zeitung.de](https://saarbruecker-zeitung.de/sport/fussball/auslandsfussball/gericht-in-new-york-weist-fifa-antraege-ab_aid-158306467) — Football Policy: New York Court Rejects FIFA Applications
- [volksfreund.de](https://volksfreund.de/sport/fussball/auslandsfussball/gericht-in-new-york-weist-fifa-antraege-ab_aid-158306487) — Football Policy: New York Court Rejects FIFA Applications
- [wz.de](https://wz.de/sport/fussball/international/gericht-in-new-york-weist-fifa-antraege-ab_aid-158306473) — New York Court Rejects FIFA Applications
- [Deutsche Welle](https://dw.com/en/fifa-loses-bid-to-block-uefa-evidence-gathering-against-infantino/a-79935807) — FIFA loses bid to block UEFA evidence gathering against Infantino
- [lanoticiasv.com](https://lanoticiasv.com/tribunal-de-ee-uu-rechaza-bloquear-la-entrega-a-la-uefa-de-pruebas-contra-gianni-infantino) — U.S. Court Refuses to Block Delivery to UEFA of Evidence Against Gianni Infantino
- [RPP](https://rpp.pe/mundo/estados-unidos/un-tribunal-de-eeuu-rechaza-frenar-la-entrega-de-pruebas-de-la-uefa-contra-infantino-noticia-1717515) — U.S. Court Refuses to Block Delivery of UEFA Evidence Against Gianni Infantino · Global Voices
- [NewsBomb](https://newsbomb.gr/sports/podosfairo/story/1776168/amerikaniko-dikastirio-aperripse-tin-paremvasi-tis-fifa-stin-erevna-tis-uefa-gia-ton-infantino) — US Court Rejects FIFA's Intervention in UEFA Investigation Into Infantino
- [Airdrie City View](https://airdriecityview.com/national-sports/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-european-soccer-body-uefa-in-world-cup-investor-case-13011543) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [Battlefords NOW](https://battlefordsnow.com/2026/11/12/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-european-soccer-body-uefa-in-world-cup-investor-case) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [Bowen Island Undercurrent](https://bowenislandundercurrent.com/national-sports/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-european-soccer-body-uefa-in-world-cup-investor-case-13011560) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [CFJC Today Kamloops](https://cfjctoday.com/2026/11/12/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-european-soccer-body-uefa-in-world-cup-investor-case) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [Ckpg Today](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/11/12/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-european-soccer-body-uefa-in-world-cup-investor-case) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [meadowlakeNOW](https://meadowlakenow.com/2026/11/12/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-european-soccer-body-uefa-in-world-cup-investor-case) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [thealbertan.com](https://thealbertan.com/national-sports/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-european-soccer-body-uefa-in-world-cup-investor-case-13011543) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/sports/2026/11/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-european-soccer-body-uefa-in-world-cup-investor-case) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case – WTOP News
- [Dnevni list Danas](https://danas.rs/sport/fifa-uefa-spor-njujork-djani-infantino-svetsko-prvenstvo) — In Relation to the Investigation Into the Sale of Shares of the World Cup: FIFA Lost Its Case Against UEFA
- [Proceso Digital](https://proceso.hn/un-tribunal-de-eeuu-rechaza-frenar-la-entrega-de-pruebas-de-la-uefa-contra-infantino) — U.S. Court Refuses to Stop UEFA’s Delivery of Evidence Against Infantino · Global Voices
- [Hola News](https://holanews.com/un-tribunal-de-ee-uu-rechaza-frenar-la-entrega-de-pruebas-de-la-uefa-contra-infantino) — U.S. Court Refuses to Stop UEFA’s Delivery of Evidence Against Infantino · Global Voices
- [Sueddeutsche Zeitung](https://sueddeutsche.de/sport/fifa-uefa-infantino-li.3579745) — Dispute over Investor Deal: Defeat for Fifa Before U.S. Court
- [De Telegraaf](https://telegraaf.nl/sport/voetbal/amerikaanse-rechter-geeft-uefa-groen-licht-voor-onderzoek-naar-aandelenplan-gianni-infantino/164487762.html) — US Judge Gives UEFA Green Light for Investigation Into Gianni Infantino's Share Plan
- [Nieuws.nl](https://nieuws.nl/voetbal/fifa-kan-inzage-uefa-in-aandelenplan-infantino-niet-tegenhouden) — FIFA Loses Lawsuit: UEFA Allowed to Seek Evidence Regarding Infant
- [kurir.rs](https://kurir.rs/sport/fudbal/10160767/fifa-izgubila-spor-protiv-uefe-na-sudu-u-njujorku-u-vezi-sa-istragom-prodaje-udela-sp) — WAR OF THE FOOTBALL GIANTS: UEFA Hits Infantino, New York Court Deals Hard Blow to Fifa
- [Askanews](https://askanews.it/2026/11/12/caso-ffe-fifa-battuta-in-tribunale-a-new-york-in-disputa-con-uefa) — Ffe Case, Fifa Beaten in Court in New York in Dispute with Uefa
- [Il Quotidiano del Sud](https://quotidianodelsud.it/2026/11/12/caso-ffe-fifa-battuta-in-tribunale-a-new-york-in-disputa-con-uefa) — Ffe Case, Fifa Beaten in Court in New York in Dispute with Uefa
- [Qué!](https://que.es/2026/11/12/uefa-fifa-infantino-justicia-eeuu) — U.S. Justice Leaves Infantino Against Strings in UEFA FIFA War · Global Voices
- [ERT NEWS](https://ertnews.gr/athlitismos/amerikaniko-dikastirio-aperripse-tin-paremvasi-tis-fifa-stin-ereyna-tis-uefa-gia-ton-infantino) — US Court Rejects FIFA's Intervention in UEFA Investigation Into Infantino
- [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/nov/12/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-european-soccer-body-uefa-world-cup) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/sport/football/gianni-infantino-fifa-uefa-world-cup-ffe-b3084158.html) — Fifa loses court bid to block Uefa probe into Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/sport/football/gianni-infantino-fifa-uefa-world-cup-ffe-b3084158.html) — Fifa loses court bid to block Uefa probe into Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan
- [Independent Español](https://independentespanol.com/deportes/la-fifa-pierde-fallo-judicial-en-nueva-york-contra-la-uefa-en-caso-de-inversores-del-mundial-b3084155.html) — FIFA Loses Court Ruling in New York Against UEFA in Case of World Cup Investors
- [sport.es](https://sport.es/es/noticias/futbol-internacional/reves-judicial-fifa-136386024) — Another Judicial Revolt for FIFA
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/sports/soccer/us-judge-rejects-fifa-bid-intervene-uefa-probe-2026-11-12) — US judge rejects FIFA bid to intervene in UEFA probe
- [The Washington Post](https://washingtonpost.com/sports/soccer/2026/11/12/fifa-uefa-infantino-court-case-new-york/63ef434c-dec8-11f1-912c-4fbb80d73f7f_story.html) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [Flying Eze](https://flyingeze.com/fifa-lose-court-battle-world-cup-gianni-infantino) — Fifa lose US court battle and forced to hand over ALL documents on World Cup sell-off plan in major blow to Infantino
- [tuttomercatoweb.com](https://tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/infantino-vittoria-new-york-uefa-cerca-documenti-possibile-azione-penale-2293414) — Infantino Case, UEFA Wins UEFA in New York: Looking for Documents for Possible Prosecution
- [Chronicle Online](https://chronicleonline.com/sports/soccer/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-european-soccer-body-uefa-in-world-cup-investor/article_8cae173f-21a2-5af7-9dc9-2fba804da6ad.html) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [Mankato Free Press](https://mankatofreepress.com/ap/sports/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-european-soccer-body-uefa-in-world-cup-investor/article_25674235-bb3b-552f-bd22-d707fe27e736.html) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [The Daily Item](https://dailyitem.com/ap/sports/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-european-soccer-body-uefa-in-world-cup-investor/article_4245d7b2-c9eb-50c8-bccd-3c2c2c681e2a.html) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [Daily Sabah](https://dailysabah.com/sports/football/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-uefa-in-world-cup-investor-case) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [ESPN](https://espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/50463328/fifa-uefa-case-disclosure-new-york-court-thrive-jp-morgan) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [Newsday](https://newsday.com/sports/soccer/fifa-uefa-infantino-court-case-new-york-u01464) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [Medicine Hat News](https://medicinehatnews.com/sports/national-sports/2026/11/12/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-european-soccer-body-uefa-in-world-cup-investor-case) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [Rutland Herald](https://rutlandherald.com/sports/pro_national_sports/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-european-soccer-body-uefa-in-world-cup-investor/article_910670e2-6f5e-55d4-8432-e5122bbdffcb.html) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [The Star Democrat](https://stardem.com/ap/nation/sports/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-european-soccer-body-uefa-in-world-cup-investor/article_92799ded-7505-5cc3-b3d3-34d7259cab99.html) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [WV News](https://wvnews.com/sports/pro/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-european-soccer-body-uefa-in-world-cup-investor/article_5f08398d-e637-5ba0-99aa-f6d99ad5ca3e.html) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [Channel News Asia](https://channelnewsasia.com/sport/us-judge-rejects-fifa-bid-intervene-in-uefa-probe-6547261) — US judge rejects FIFA bid to intervene in UEFA probe
- [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/11/12/soccer-us-judge-rejects-fifa-bid-to-intervene-in-uefa-probe) — Soccer-US judge rejects FIFA bid to intervene in UEFA probe
- [Sportsnet](https://sportsnet.ca/fifa/article/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-uefa-in-world-cup-investor-case) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [The Record](https://therecord.com/sports/soccer/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-european-soccer-body-uefa-in-world-cup-investor-case/article_e4aa8c13-a464-51c2-9e1e-7342eed3c63d.html) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/11/12/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-european-soccer-body-uefa-in-world-cup-investor-case) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case
- [Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer](https://messenger-inquirer.com/ap/elections/fifa-loses-new-york-court-ruling-against-european-soccer-body-uefa-in-world-cup-investor/article_2bc6b2bb-af32-5889-9c38-c2e13c1f04d4.html) — FIFA loses New York court ruling against European soccer body UEFA in World Cup investor case

## Questions

**What was the outcome of the FIFA affiliates' appeals?**

A Manhattan federal judge rejected the appeals filed by two FIFA affiliates. This decision allows UEFA to proceed with seeking evidence related to Gianni Infantino's investment project.

**What is UEFA seeking evidence about?**

UEFA is seeking evidence about Gianni Infantino's investment project, which was intended to fund World Cup-related activities. They are also seeking information from Joshua Kushner, manager of the Thrive investment firm.

**Why is UEFA seeking this evidence?**

UEFA filed court documents in August as part of a strategy to challenge Gianni Infantino's management of the organisation. The ruling brings UEFA closer to uncovering details about the FIFA Forward Enterprise.

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