Michael Lauber

FIFA ethics body clears president Gianni Infantino of breach of ethics even as Swiss criminal case continues

FIFA chief ethics investigator Maria Claudia Rojas ruled that not even a provisional suspension from duty for Infantino was required.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's lawyer 'completely confident' of criminal probe being dropped

Infantino, in charge of world football's governing body since 2016, is the subject of an investigation by the Swiss prosecutor over suspected collusion between him and Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber

FIFA president Gianni Infantino believes he is 'untouchable', says banned predecessor Sepp Blatter

In a letter sent to FIFA's 211 members Infantino said there were no factual grounds for the opening of a criminal investigation.

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has 'nothing to hide' as Swiss prosecutors launch criminal investigation against him

Infantino and Lauber are said to have held a series of secret meetings in 2016 and 2017, but the FIFA head said the meetings were about restoring "public trust in our institution."

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino 'was not reckless' during meeting with Swiss Attorney General, says Alasdair Bell

FIFA deputy secretary general Alasdair Bell defended Infantino's conduct while claiming not to know the specifics of the meetings, denying his boss had acted recklessly

Swiss special prosecutor launches criminal investigation into FIFA president Gianni Infantino

Keller opened a criminal case against Infantino as well as Valais prosecutor Rinaldo Arnold, and has sought authorization to open a legal case against Lauber, too.

Swiss attorney general Michael Lauber offers to resign in FIFA corruption case fallout

Lauber offered his resignation to the parliamentary judicial commission ahead of the publication of a federal court ruling in his appeal against being disciplined in March for misconduct.

Criminal complaints against FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, Swiss Attorney General to be reviewed by special prosecutor

Switzerland named Stefan Keller, a presiding judge at one of Switzerland’s cantonal courts, as special prosecutor tasked with reviewing the criminal complaints against FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Attorney General Michael Lauber.

Swiss attorney general faces impeachment process over misconduct in FIFA corruption case

Switzerland's attorney general was summoned by a parliamentary panel considering an impeachment process for his misconduct during investigations of football corruption and a secret meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber faces impeachment over handling of 2006 FIFA World Cup corruption case

Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber faces the start of proceedings on Wednesday that could lead to his impeachment after criticism of his handling of an investigation into alleged corruption surrounding football’s governing body FIFA.