FIFA and UEFA clash over Football plan before election

FIFA has accused European football leaders of trying to hurt President Gianni Infantino before the next FIFA election. The claim is part of a court case in Miami. FIFA wants the court to stop UEFA from getting documents about a failed FIFA business plan.

The plan was called FIFA Forward Enterprise. It aimed to bring private investors into a FIFA business linked to World Cup rights. The plan was later dropped after strong opposition from UEFA and other football groups.

UEFA has asked for documents about the plan. It has also raised questions about how the deal was handled. UEFA has said it may take legal action against Infantino over the plan.

FIFA has rejected these claims. FIFA lawyers say there is no proof that Infantino wanted to make money for himself from the plan. FIFA also says UEFA is spreading false information and using the court case to affect the FIFA presidential election.

The dispute comes as Infantino prepares to seek another term as FIFA president. UEFA has withdrawn its support for him. It has not yet announced another candidate.

The case has added to growing tensions between FIFA and UEFA. The two groups have also disagreed over how FIFA should be run. The court case is still ongoing. The claims made by FIFA and UEFA have not been proved in court.