FIFA accuses UEFA of spreading disinformation ahead of presidential election

The International Football Federation (FIFA) has filed a lawsuit against the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). This is reported by Sky Sports.

The text of the statement says that UEFA in the run-up to the presidential elections, FIFA organized a campaign to spread disinformation about the current head of the structure Gianni Infantino. “UEFA’s actions are organized in bad faith and for the purpose of prosecution. “Without any basis, UEFA assumes that Mr Infantino sought to personally cash in on an offer related to the World Cup.”.

In July, Gianni Infantino announced his intention to create a new structure - FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) - to manage the commercial rights for the World Cups. The role of one of the key investors was intended for Thrive Eternal, which is headed by Joshua Kushner - the brother of Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. After criticism from UEFA, the Confederation of North and Central American and Caribbean Football (CONCACAF) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the FIFA president abandoned the plans, which, however, did not allow him to regain the trust of these regional structures.

UEFA has requested FFE documents to bring proceedings against Mr Infantino. FIFA said in its lawsuit that “the court must prevent any attempt to influence the presidential election based on these data.”.

Gianni Infantino became FIFA president in 2016. He was re-elected twice on an uncontested basis. FIFA elections will be held in Morocco in March 2027.

Arnold Kabanov