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FIFA Accuses UEFA of Smear Campaign Over World Cup Plan Documents

FIFA accuses UEFA of a smear campaign after European football's governing body seeks internal documents regarding a failed World Cup investor plan.

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FIFA accused UEFA of launching a smear campaign and a fishing expedition after the European football governing body requested internal documents related to a failed World Cup investor plan from US judges. [1] Joshua Kushner attributed the strong resistance to FIFA's privatization plan to power struggles within world football. [2] UEFA is preparing criminal charges against Gianni Infantino, FIFA's president, based on documents suggesting criminal management. [3] FIFA accused UEFA of launching a discrediting campaign against its leadership in response to the European confederation's opposition to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. [4] FIFA's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to investors, unveiled in July 2026, triggered a huge backlash across the sport, leading FIFA to quickly abort the plans. [5] UEFA has made no secret of its desire to remove Infantino, who had hoped to be re-elected unopposed for a fourth and final term next March after a highly successful World Cup. [6] Joshua Kushner stated that his firm, Thrive Capital, would not have participated in FIFA's privatization plan if they had anticipated the level of opposition. [7]
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  1. FIFA accused UEFA of launching a smear campaign and a fishing expedition after the European football governing body requested internal documents related to a failed World Cup investor plan from US judges. · Dawn
  2. Joshua Kushner attributed the strong resistance to FIFA's privatization plan to power struggles within world football. · EL NACIONAL
  3. UEFA is preparing criminal charges against Gianni Infantino, FIFA's president, based on documents suggesting criminal management. · EL NACIONAL
  4. FIFA accused UEFA of launching a discrediting campaign against its leadership in response to the European confederation's opposition to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. · EL NACIONAL
  5. FIFA's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to investors, unveiled in July 2026, triggered a huge backlash across the sport, leading FIFA to quickly abort the plans. · Dawn
  6. UEFA has made no secret of its desire to remove Infantino, who had hoped to be re-elected unopposed for a fourth and final term next March after a highly successful World Cup. · Dawn
  7. Joshua Kushner stated that his firm, Thrive Capital, would not have participated in FIFA's privatization plan if they had anticipated the level of opposition. · EL NACIONAL
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