Fifa president Gianni Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged ‘lover’
Infantino was Uefa general secretary from 2009 to 2016 ‘These allegations … are categorically untrue,’ says Fifa Uefa has confirmed a “departure payment” was made to a female employee who is alleged to have been in a relationship with Gianni Infantino while he was the organisation’s general secretary, allegations Fifa has dismissed as “categorically untrue”. The Daily Telegraph reported on Friday…
Gianni Infantino, the president of Fifa, has denied allegations that Uefa paid a six-figure sum to a former employee who allegedly had a relationship with him while he was Uefa's general secretary. According to Uefa, the payment was a "departure payment" made in line with regulations at the time, and also covered fees for an MBA course.
The allegations surfaced after a report by The Daily Telegraph claimed the woman received a substantial payment following the alleged relationship with Infantino. Fifa has dismissed the allegations as "categorically untrue".
Infantino's leadership at Fifa is under scrutiny, particularly with his re-election bid for a final term in March 2027. While some European football associations have withdrawn their support, others, such as the African football confederation, have backed him.
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