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Soccer-FIFA Accuses UEFA of 'Smear Campaign' in Fight over Infantino Plan
UEFA seeks testimony and documents from U.S.-based entities for possible Swiss criminal proceedings over FIFA's shelved World Cup rights plan.
- Last week, UEFA submitted an application in the District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking testimony and documents for potential criminal proceedings in Switzerland regarding the now-scrapped FIFA Forward Enterprise scheme.
- UEFA alleges the FFE proposal was developed without adequate consultation with FIFA's governing bodies and 211 member associations, leading the organization to accuse President Gianni Infantino of 'criminal mismanagement' and personal financial gain.
- In a September 1 court filing, FIFA requested that the court "oppose" the discovery application, describing the move as a "smear campaign against FIFA and its leadership" intended to damage Infantino.
- Following the July 31 withdrawal of the FFE proposal after opposition from regional governing bodies, UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and CONCACAF, which represents North and Central America and the Caribbean, intensified pressure.
- Facing re-election in March 2027, Infantino remains under pressure to resign from three confederations, though he retains support from African and South American groups while appealing directly to individual members.
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The Fifa and UEFA are now competing on the judicial front after abandoning the controversial project of opening the World Cup to private investors.
·Paris, France
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FIFA accuses UEFA of 'smear campaign' in fight over Infantino plan
·London, United Kingdom
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UEFA is increasing the pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and has just opened an investigation in Miami federal courts to obtain documents and testimonies that could be used in a potential lawsuit…
Uefa is considering opening criminal proceedings against Gianni Infantino, it has already filed a request for access to documents in a US court.
·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Uefa is planning a trial against Fifa President Gianni Infantino. Nevertheless, the costs for his legal defense will be borne by the World Federation.
·Berlin, Germany
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