FIFA and UEFA dispute over World Cup stake sale proposal

FIFA and UEFA are fighting in American courts over a plan to sell shares in FIFA's competitions. FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposed the plan to raise money for world football. UEFA, which runs European football, has asked three U.S. courts for documents related to the plan.

FIFA says UEFA is running a smear campaign and trying to harass the organisation. FIFA also claims UEFA pressured European football associations to reject the plan. FIFA believes UEFA wants to stop smaller countries from becoming financially stronger.

UEFA argues the plan would let Infantino and his allies take permanent ownership of FIFA's most valuable assets for personal gain. FIFA says UEFA's legal request is invalid because it is looking for evidence for a foreign criminal case that does not exist.