FIFA accuses UEFA of “disinformation campaign” ahead of election

According to L'Équipe and 20 Minutes, FIFA accuses UEFA of seeking to influence the upcoming election for its presidency.

FIFA accuses UEFA of running a “disinformation campaign”, according to L'Équipe and 20 Minutes. The two outlets report that world football's governing body accuses its European counterpart of seeking to “influence” the upcoming FIFA presidential election.

According to 20 Minutes, this campaign is said to be aimed at hastening the downfall of Infantino, FIFA's president. L'Équipe also mentions an attempt to influence the upcoming vote.

Sources

  1. L’ÉquipeLa FIFA accuse l'UEFA de « campagne de désinformation » et de chercher à « influencer » la prochaine élection à sa présidence (new window)lequipe.fr
  2. 20 MinutesLa Fifa accuse l’UEFA de mener une « campagne de désinformation » pour précipiter la chute d’Infantino (new window)20minutes.fr