UEFA files lawsuit against FIFA president Infantino over alleged mismanagement

UEFA has launched legal action against FIFA President Gianni Infantino on allegations of "culpable management," a former UEFA marketing director described as a major escalation in the dispute between the two organizations. The conflict, rooted in Swiss-based football governance, centers on control over sponsorship deals with clubs, leagues and national federations. Since taking office as FIFA president in 2016, Infantino has faced scrutiny over financial transparency and the distribution of sponsorship revenues. UEFA's legal move represents a formal challenge to FIFA's tendency to centralize sponsorship agreements. UEFA has previously taken steps to limit FIFA's dominant role in sponsorship matters, but the decision to pursue litigation marks a new phase in the dispute, which could affect the organization of international tournaments and revenue sharing with national teams. Infantino's camp has rejected the allegations, maintaining that FIFA operates transparently toward all stakeholders. No further details on the lawsuit were immediately available.