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Fifa accuses Uefa of 'misinformation campaign'

The global governing body of soccer has filed a legal response in Florida pushing back against European soccer administrators regarding a disputed commercial strategy. The international federation characterized the opposing legal move as an election interference tactic full of misleading assertions.

The confrontation stems from a discarded proposal to sell competition stakes to external investors, which previously triggered sharp opposition and resignation demands from multiple regional confederations. Critics argue the administration should hand over requested files immediately if transparency is a priority.

At the center of the dispute is the upcoming leadership vote scheduled for March 2027, with rival challengers facing a mid-November deadline to present alternative leadership options. The European organization previously sought federal discovery in the United States and threatened Swiss criminal filings, pointing to alleged financial misconduct concerning the aborted investment project.

The international president strongly denied any wrongdoing or personal financial gain, dismissing all accusations as completely groundless while facing a widening internal leadership rift.

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