Infantino Faces Scrutiny Over UEFA Departure Payment Amid Affair Denials
TL;DR
UEFA confirmed a six-figure departure payment to a former employee during Gianni Infantino’s UEFA tenure, amid The Telegraph’s allegations of an affair. Infantino denies any misconduct, while UEFA says the payout complied with regulations in place at the time (which have since been tightened). The row underscores ongoing tensions between UEFA and FIFA’s leadership and adds to soccer governance scrutiny.
- UEFA confirms payout to ex-employee under Infantino, amid denials of an affair CNN
- FIFA defends Infantino against allegations tied to his time at UEFA WRAL
- Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino BBC
- Fifa launches new attack on media over alleged ‘concerted effort’ to undermine Gianni Infantino The Guardian
- Infantino denies 'defamatory' affair claims made in British newspaper ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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