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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: FIFA Accuses UEFA Of 'Smear Campaign' Against President Gianni Infantino
Caption: FIFA Accuses UEFA Of 'Smear Campaign' Against President Gianni Infantino. FIFA has accused European football governing body UEFA of conducting a "smear campaign" against FIFA President Gianni Infantino. UEFA has filed cases in U.S. courts seeking evidence about FIFA's aborted attempt to sell part of its World Cup business to private investors. UEFA has also warned it could pursue criminal proceedings against Infantino in Switzerland, where FIFA has its headquarters. FIFA responded in a New York court, claiming UEFA's legal applications were effectively "press releases" supporting its campaign against FIFA's leadership. FIFA argues UEFA is seeking evidence for a foreign criminal proceeding that does not currently exist and which UEFA cannot itself initiate. The dispute centres on plans for a $20 billion World Cup subsidiary, which could have received up to $4.2 billion from private investors. FIFA maintains the venture was only a proposal requiring approval from its member associations and ruling council before it could proceed. FIFA accused UEFA of protecting its own competitions, arguing stronger football markets outside Europe could reduce UEFA's influence. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Sports,FIFA,UEFA,Gianni Infantino,World Cup,FIFA president,private investors,Carlos Cordeiro,football governance,New York court,Switzerland
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