FIFA accuses European body UEFA of ‘smear campaign’ in filing related to World Cup sell-off plan
Summary
FIFA has accused European soccer group UEFA of trying to damage its reputation in court papers about FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell parts of the World Cup. UEFA is seeking documents related to the plan from U.S. courts, but FIFA says UEFA is using the courts for a political attack.Key Facts
- FIFA says UEFA’s court filings are mainly attempts to harm FIFA and its leaders.
- UEFA wants documents about Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup for $4.2 billion.
- The sale plan was dropped by FIFA after public criticism.
- One discovery request targets Josh Kushner’s investment firm, which was involved in the World Cup deal.
- UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint in Switzerland against Infantino for financial mismanagement.
- FIFA claims UEFA pressures European soccer groups to oppose the sale plan.
- The court cases are happening in New York, Florida, and Colorado.
- Kushner said his firm supports the plan but did not expect strong negative reactions.
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