FIFA Accuses UEFA of Misinformation Campaign

FIFA has formally accused UEFA of conducting a “misinformation campaign” following a recent filing made by the European governing body. The accusation was made public after UEFA submitted a document that questioned the conduct of FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

In its statement, FIFA said UEFA’s filing contained false and misleading information that sought to undermine the integrity of the world football organization. The claim of a misinformation campaign was presented as a response to what FIFA described as unfounded allegations raised by UEFA.

UEFA, for its part, rejected the accusations, describing FIFA’s charge as baseless. The European body asserted that its suggestions that Infantino “violated any law or ethical principle” are “categorically without merit,” and defended the legitimacy of its filing.

Both organisations emphasized that the dispute concerns the accuracy of statements made about Infantino’s compliance with legal and ethical standards. No further details about the specific content of the filing or any subsequent investigative actions have been disclosed.

The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the two governing bodies, with each side maintaining that its position is supported by factual evidence while accusing the other of spreading misinformation.