Swiss police search Uefa over Panama Papers

Uefa says it is co-operating with Swiss police Credit: Reuters

Swiss police searched Uefa headquarters on Wednesday in relation to the Panama Papers, the football body announced.

Federal police arrived at Uefa's building in Switzerland seeking information on TV rights deals involving company Cross Trading / Teleamazonas.

Uefa said it was providing police with all relevant documents and will co-operate fully with any investigation.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino used to work at Uefa Credit: Reuters

Yesterday new Fifa president Gianni Infantino denied any wrongdoing over his role in a TV rights deal when he worked at Uefa in 2006.

The Swiss signed off a contract with two businessmen who have since been accused of bribery, the leaked Panama documents reveal.

Hugo and Mariano Jinkis bought TV rights for UEFA Champions League football in 2006 and immediately sold them on for almost three times the price.

The contract was signed off by Mr Infantino, who was a Uefa director at the time.

In a statement on Tuesday, Mr Infantino vehemently denied any wrongdoing, saying he is "dismayed" that his "integrity is being doubted".

On Wednesday, Mr Infantino said all contractual matters were "properly conducted by Uefa," adding that he welcomed any investigation.