FIFA has formally accused UEFA of orchestrating a coordinated campaign to undermine the organization and its president, Gianni Infantino. The accusation follows a Daily Telegraph report alleging that UEFA made a six-figure severance payment plus 45,000 pounds in MBA fees to a former employee with personal ties to Infantino. UEFA escalated the conflict on August 27, 2026, by filing suit in a US court to obtain documents regarding potential criminal mismanagement linked to a failed 4.2 billion dollar stake sale in a World Cup commercial venture. The US jurisdiction was strategically chosen for its notably aggressive discovery rules. The timing is significant as Infantino is planning to run for re-election in March 2027.
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