Infantino Faces Scrutiny Over UEFA Departure Payment Amid Affair Denials
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.