FIFA Accuses UEFA of Smear Campaign Against Infantino

FIFA has accused UEFA of conducting a smear campaign against its president, Gianni Infantino, in response to UEFA's legal challenge concerning a failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

The conflict has escalated into U.S. courts, with UEFA seeking evidence related to the controversial FIFA Football Enterprises project, which aimed to attract billions in investment. UEFA is also contemplating criminal proceedings against Infantino in Switzerland.

FIFA's legal team described UEFA's actions as mere press releases intended to undermine Infantino and questioned the legitimacy of UEFA's legal claims. The dispute centers on the abandoned proposal that could have generated significant financial resources for FIFA, which FIFA argues was never finalized and required approval from its member associations.