Fifa accuses Uefa of ‘misinformation campaign’ in response to filing

Fifa has accused Uefa of launching a misinformation campaign against the organization, alleging that Uefa's efforts are aimed at influencing the presidential election. Uefa had requested a US court to obtain testimony and documents to support a planned criminal complaint against Fifa president Gianni Infantino in Switzerland. Fifa refuted Uefa's claims, stating that the accusations made against Infantino, such as personal profit from the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, are "categorically without merit."

The proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, which was abandoned in July due to opposition from Uefa and other confederations, would have been subject to approval and oversight by both Fifa's member associations and Council. Uefa's assertion that Infantino developed the proposal in secret is dismissed by Fifa. The valuation dispute between the two organizations is also disputed, with Fifa arguing that Uefa's valuation significantly undervalued the business. Fifa claims that Uefa's actions are part of a coordinated effort to sway the presidential election.