# Fifa Accuses Uefa Of Harassment In Election Push

> Fifa claims Uefa's legal tactics target Infantino's re-election bid.
- Title: Fifa Accuses Uefa Of Harassment In Election Push | Shortify
- Summary: Fifa claims Uefa's legal tactics target Infantino's re-election bid. Fifa alleges Uefa's misinformation campaign aims to influence Infantino's FIFA…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/29/fifa-accuses-uefa-misinformation-campaign-gianni-infantino-influence-election
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-09-29T07:15:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fifa, uefa, gianni infantino, presidential election, fifa forward enterprise, governance reform, sports
## Fifa Accuses Uefa
Fifa claims Uefa tried to influence Infantino's re-election.

> Uefa accused of trying to influence presidential election
## Legal Battle Details
Uefa sought court access to Fifa entities for criminal complaint.

> Uefa asked a US federal court for permission to obtain testimony
## FFE Valuation Dispute
Uefa claims FFE undervalued FIFA's commercial rights by $4.2bn.

> investors would have paid $4.2bn for a stake in FFE
## Fifa's Counterclaim
Fifa says Uefa's claims lack legal basis and are harassment tactics.

> Uefa's conduct demonstrates that its filing was made in bad faith
## Election Timeline
Infantino faces re-election in March amid legal disputes.

> Infantino wrote to all 211 member associations proposing independent review
## What Happens Next
US court may reject Uefa's attempt to influence election.

> This court should reject any attempt to influence FIFA's presidential election
## Key takeaway

Fifa alleges Uefa's misinformation campaign aims to influence Infantino's FIFA presidency election.