FIFA slams UEFA as 'smear campaign' over Infantino's World Cup plan

FIFA has accused UEFA of launching a smear campaign against President Gianni Infantino after he abandoned plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

Infantino had proposed bringing in private investors to fund the tournament, but the idea was ultimately scrapped, sparking friction between the two bodies.

In the wake of the decision, UEFA has faced criticism from FIFA, and the two governing bodies have traded accusations, each pointing fingers at the other.

The clash underscores deeper tensions over who controls football’s commercial revenue streams and governance, with both sides vying for influence over the sport’s future.

With the dispute still unresolved, further negotiations and possibly investigations may follow as the sport’s governing bodies work to settle their differences.