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Fifa has accused Uefa of waging a “misinformation” campaign by seeking court access to documents tied to Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell parts of World Cup commercial rights. In a Florida court filing, Fifa said Uefa’s request was also an attempt to influence next year’s presidential election.
Infantino’s July proposal would have created a commercial subsidiary under the Fifa Forward Enterprise initiative, allowing private investors to buy stakes in major events including the World Cup and Club World Cup. The plan sparked a backlash and was quickly withdrawn.
Fifa’s filing argues that Uefa made “numerous false or misleading statements” about Infantino, including claims that he sought personal profit. AFP has contacted Uefa for comment, while Uefa, home to World Cup holders Spain, has led opposition and called for Infantino’s removal.
Infantino has confirmed he will stand again in March. In a letter to Fifa’s 211 member associations, he backed increasing payments from Fifa’s cash reserves and insisted the abandoned proposal was intended to generate more money for football.
The letter, seen by AFP, said he would support “the greatest level of additional funding that can responsibly be delivered.” The controversy has deepened tensions between Fifa and Uefa over governance and commercial strategy.
Infantino retains support from Saudi Arabia, hosts of the 2034 World Cup, as well as CAF and Conmebol. The dispute highlights ongoing fractures within global football’s governing bodies ahead of the presidential vote.