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[^2]\n\nJosh Kushner, founder of Thrive Capital, admitted that his firm failed to understand the complex political dynamics of world football regarding the FIFA Forward Enterprise project. [^3]\n\nUEFA is preparing criminal charges against Gianni Infantino, FIFA's president, based on documents suggesting criminal management. [^4]\n\nUEFA President Aleksander Ceferin dubbed the proposal a 'shady, opaque backroom deal' and accused the FIFA president of 'criminal mismanagement'. [^5]\n\nJosh Kushner acknowledged that Thrive Capital failed to appreciate the political dynamics of global football regarding the project. [^6]\n\nJosh Kushner stated in comments made Monday to Axios that he regrets getting involved in Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan and has pulled him into legal action. [^7]\n\nKushner stated that if his firm had known the extent of the opposition that would be generated by the proposal, Thrive Capital would not have participated in the initiative. [^8]\n\nThe FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) project contemplated creating a new company with a valuation of around $20 billion and raising up to $4.2 billion through private investors. [^9]\n\nThe project was ultimately withdrawn after pressure from major confederations, while UEFA maintains its offensive against FIFA President Gianni Infantino and prepares legal actions. 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