Fifa accuses Uefa of 'smear campaign' against Infantino

Fifa has accused Uefa of waging a "smear campaign" against it and its president, Gianni Infantino. The dispute centres on a scrapped plan to bring private investment into Fifa's commercial rights, including the World Cup, through a proposed subsidiary called Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE).

Uefa had filed legal papers in the US requesting disclosure of evidence and documents from Fifa as part of potential criminal claims in Switzerland, accusing Infantino of "criminal mismanagement" and potentially benefiting personally from the arrangement. Fifa has rejected these allegations, arguing that the FFE proposal was only a proposal that could have only proceeded with the support of the majority of member associations and the Fifa Council.

Fifa has responded to Uefa's allegations with a court filing in the US, requesting that the court oppose Uefa's application. Fifa said Uefa's actions are a "smear campaign" against it and its leadership, and that Uefa is misrepresenting the facts.

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