UEFA has requested that the United States Department of Justice provide testimony and documents in connection with a potential lawsuit over alleged breaches of the 2024 Champions League schedule. FIFA, in turn, has asked a U.S. court to postpone the proceedings or allow it to challenge UEFA’s request, arguing that the inquiry could undermine the global governing body’s authority and the integrity of international competitions. The dispute centers on whether UEFA’s actions—particularly its handling of the 2024 tournament’s timing—constitute unlawful interference with FIFA’s jurisdiction. The outcome could reshape the power balance between the two football authorities and set a precedent for how national courts will handle cross‑border sports disputes.
UEFA seeks US testimony, documents for possible lawsuit; FIFA asks US court to defer or let it oppose UEFA's request.
