FIFA Fires Back at UEFA Over Alleged Undermining Effort

FIFA has blasted UEFA in a statement accusing the European body of a concerted effort to undermine its president Gianni Infantino. The attack follows UEFA’s criticism of Infantino’s handling of World Cup sell‑off plans and calls from the Norwegian Football Federation-party for his resignation.

FIFA responded by accusing the Norwegian federation and UEFA of attempting to subvert the organisation’s democratic processes. blablasex.es

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FIFA Fires Back at UEFA Over Alleged Undermining Effort