FIFA blasts UEFA 'smear campaign,' fights World Cup plan disclosures

FIFA has accused UEFA of a 'smear campaign' after the European football governing body requested US judges to force FIFA to hand over documents related to its World Cup investor plan. Although FIFA quickly aborted the plan in response to backlash, UEFA is now considering legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino for alleged 'criminal mismanagement.' FIFA is contesting UEFA's requests, stating that they are not based on any existing criminal proceedings and that UEFA has not suffered any financial loss.