FIFA accuses UEFA of running ‘smear campaign’ against Gianni Infantino
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FIFA has accused European football governing body UEFA of orchestrating a smear campaign against its president, Gianni Infantino. The escalating dispute between the two organizations has reached a United States court, where UEFA is seeking permission to gather evidence intended for criminal proceedings in Switzerland.
Infantino, who is currently running for reelection for a fourth term scheduled for March 2027, has faced sustained criticism since he proposed selling stakes in the World Cup, an initiative that has since been abandoned.
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DW (Deutsche Welle) (DE)Focuses on the legal escalation and US court proceedings for Swiss criminal evidence.
Japan Times (JP)Highlights Infantino's upcoming 2027 reelection bid and past controversial World Cup proposals.
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