FIFA accuses UEFA of ‘smear campaign’ over dropped World Cup investment plan

The Punch | 03-09-2026 07:54pm |

FIFA has accused UEFA of conducting a smear campaign against the world governing body and its president, Gianni Infantino, amid a dispute over a scrapped plan to bring private investment into FIFA's commercial rights. The accusation follows UEFA's request for US courts to release documents and obtain testimony related to FIFA Forward Enterprise. This escalation highlights the ongoing tension between the two football governing bodies.

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