FIFA filed court accusations on September 3–4, 2026, alleging that UEFA launched a defamatory campaign against FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the collapse of his plan to sell partial stakes in the World Cup; Infantino is seeking reelection to a fourth term in March 2027.
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FIFA has accused European football's governing body of launching a "smear campaign" against Gianni Infantino in a challenge to legal action over the aborted attempt to sell part of the World Cup to private investors.
Football's major governing bodies continue to fight over the failed plan by FIFA president Gianni Infantino to sell off the rights for the World Cup, with the global governing body accusing European body UEFA of a "smear campaign" against the president.
FIFA has accused European soccer body UEFA of a “smear campaign” in a court filing.
FIFA accuses European body UEFA of 'smear campaign' in filing related to World Cup sell-off plan AP News
The dispute between the two football associations reached a US court, in which UEFA is looking for permission to collect evidence for criminal proceedings in Switzerland.
Infantino, up for reelection for a fourth term in March 2027, has been criticized since tabling the now-abandoned proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup.
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FIFA Files Defamation Lawsuit Against UEFA Over Infantino World Cup Deal FIFA accused UEFA on Thursday of conducting a "defamatory campaign" following the failed attempt by FIFA President Gianni Infantino to sell stakes in the World Cup and other competitions. Last week, UEFA filed requests for evidence related to Infantino's proposal in three US courts. ... # EuropeanFootball # FIFA # UEFA # Worl