Infantino faces investigation into entire Uefa career after ‘lover’ paid off
FIFA says the claims are unfounded and calls the coverage an effort to undermine Gianni Infantino’s leadership.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure following a The Daily Telegraph report alleging he authorized a six-figure payout to a former staffer during his tenure as UEFA General Secretary.
- The report claims the administrative staffer received approximately 30 percent salary increase to nearly 170,000 euros before her departure, sparking friction during Infantino's time at UEFA before his 2016 election as FIFA president.
- UEFA confirmed on Saturday that a departure payment was made to the individual, coupled with MBA fees, stating the transaction was "in line with regulations that existed for departing staff at the time." Rules were tightened in 2016.
- FIFA issued a statement Saturday defending Infantino against what it called a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine his leadership, asserting that challenges must follow "established democratic processes."
- Amid calls for his resignation from figures including British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Infantino faces a critical re-election bid for a fourth term at the FIFA Congress in March.
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Europe, North America and Asia join forces against the Fifa president and count him openly. After this attack, there is no turning back. What way does Gianni Infantino still stand?
Following the growing criticism of Gianni Infantino, Fifa once again strikes back. The World Federation recognizes increasing efforts "to undermine Fifa and its president. False information has been spread in media reports.
Uefa, Concacaf and AFC once again criticized Fifa's president Gianni Infantino on Monday. In a joint letter addressed to the "Football Family", the three confederations stated that football "doesn't belong to any individual" and argued that sports leadership should be subject to collective interest. British Prime Minister says that Infantino is 'the wrong person' to command Fifa Chelsea is fined R$ 68.2 million and is punished for 74 offences by…
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