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FIFA accuses UEFA of 'smear campaign' in US court
By The BriefBrief · Sources (11)
Filed: Sep 04, 2026 at 3:10 AM ET
Summary: FIFA accused UEFA of running a “smear campaign” against FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The dispute has reached a US court, where UEFA is seeking permission to collect evidence for criminal proceedings in Switzerland.
WHO: FIFA
WHAT: FIFA accused UEFA of a “smear campaign” against Infantino as the dispute proceeds in a US court.
WHEN: Sep 03, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: FIFA made the accusation in response to UEFA’s actions in the ongoing dispute, which has reached a US court where UEFA seeks evidence for criminal proceedings in Switzerland.
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