The world football body warns critics against using accusations to undermine its president, without naming specific reports
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FIFA has issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, and attacking recent media coverage, which it claims contains unfounded allegations and false information. The statement, consisting of six paragraphs, does not specify which reports or actors are being referred to, but it warns that those who lack the support of FIFA's member associations should not try to achieve through accusations or misinformation what they cannot achieve through established democratic processes.
According to FIFA, it is becoming increasingly clear that some actors are jointly and continuously attempting to undermine FIFA and its president. While FIFA welcomes legitimate critical scrutiny, it did not provide details on the specific reports or individuals it considers problematic. The statement comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Infantino's personal relationships and their potential influence on FIFA's affairs.
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FIFA nevertheless issued an appeal: "Those who do not have the support of FIFA's member associations should not try to achieve through accusations, insinuations or false information what they cannot achieve through FIFA's established democratic processes." The six-paragraph statement also remained vague when it came to the recent reporting surrounding the world governing body. "Recent reports have published unfounded claims and demonstrably false information regarding FIFA and its president," it said.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe letter states that it is becoming “increasingly clear” that “some actors are jointly and continuously trying to undermine FIFA and its president.”
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FIFA did not make clear in its statement which reports and actors were meant.
according to 20 MinutenIn a new statement, FIFA has sharply settled accounts with its critics and attacked the recent reporting surrounding the world governing body and its controversial president, Gianni Infantino.
according to DIE WELTIt is now being examined whether personal relationships had an influence.
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