World : FIFA Accuses UEFA Of âMisinformation Campaignâ Over Infantinoâs Plan
LONDON, Sept 29 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- FIFA has launched an attack on European football body UEFA, accusing it of running a “misinformation campaign” to scupper Gianni Infantino’s World Cup private investor proposal, reported PA Media/dpa.
Fifa has accused its rival organization, Uefa, of waging a misinformation campaign and attempting to sway the presidential race within Fifa, according to newly revealed court documents. Last month, Uefa filed legal papers in the United States seeking disclosure of evidence and documents from Fifa, threatening to file a criminal complaint in Switzerland if necessary.
Uefa accused Fifa president Gianni Infantino of criminal mismanagement and a fraudulently marketed price for his own benefit over the now-abandoned Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) scheme. Responding to Uefa's allegations, Fifa stated that Uefa's filing contained numerous false or misleading statements about Fifa and Infantino. The Fifa filing argues that Uefa's claims that Infantino sought personal profit from the FFE proposal are categorically without merit.
Fifa also dismissed Uefa's filing as "farce" and claimed that courts have previously rejected similar requests. BBC Sport reached out to Uefa for a response and received feedback from insiders who believe that if Fifa has nothing to hide, it should promptly disclose the documents and expedite the legal process.
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