Fifa launches new attack on media over alleged ‘concerted effort’ to undermine Gianni Infantino
Fifa issues statement defending under-fire president ‘Insinuation should not be presented as fact’ Fifa has issued a new statement alleging there is a “concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine Fifa and its president” as pressure increases on Gianni Infantino. The governing body issued the statement in response to Uefa confirming on Saturday that a “departure payment” was made to a female…
Fifa has accused critics of a concerted and ongoing effort to undermine its president, Gianni Infantino. In a statement, Fifa defended Infantino against allegations, stating that insinuations should not be presented as fact.
The allegations against Infantino include a report that Uefa made a departure payment to a female employee who allegedly had a relationship with him while he was Uefa's general secretary. Uefa confirmed the payment, but Fifa has dismissed the allegations as "categorically untrue".
Fifa's statement comes amid growing criticism of Infantino's leadership, including the failed plan to create a subsidiary to run the men's World Cup and other events with external investors. The proposal drew criticism from Uefa, national associations, and senior Fifa officials, with some calling for Infantino's resignation.
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