Fifa chief Gianni Infantino faces investigation into entire career at Uefa after alleged lover paid off

European football body’s leading figures want to examine how settlement came about and whether alleged affair affected staff decisions

After staying silent during Infantino's plan outcry, FIFA now defends its president over what it calls a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine his leadership. This comes after revelations stating Infantino's 'lover' was paid off by UEFA when he was general secretary.

FIFA has issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against what it calls a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine his leadership of the organization.

FIFA has issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against what it calls a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine his leadership of the organization

FIFA defends Infantino against allegations tied to his time at UEFA  AP News

UEFA confirms 'departure payment' in report on alleged Infantino relationship  USA Today

Infantino has categorically denied the allegations, according to the article which was published late on Friday.

European football body’s leading figures want to examine how settlement came about and whether alleged affair affected staff decisions.

UEFA confirms a “departure payment” was made to a former employee allegedly linked to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, sparking controversy.

Gianni Infantino denies UEFA made payment to alleged lover  ESPN

African football bloc gives backing to FIFA President Gianni Infantino  GB News

The under fire Fifa president faces new allegations at a time when he is fighting to remain as president

Uefa confirms alleged lover of Gianni Infantino received 'departure payment'  ITVX

The 45-year-old lawyer and former footballer who played 73 matches for Norway has been highly vocal about international football's woes under Infantino.

Under-fire Fifa president ‘strongly denies these allegations’, describing them as ‘categorically untrue’.

Gianni Infantino 'gave mistress a six-figure payout' while he was Uefa general secretary  lbc.co.uk

UEFA have issued a statement, with Infantino working at the organisation at the time

CONMEBOL, which has only 10 FIFA-affiliated members but includes iconic federations such as Argentina and Brazil, expresses concern but backs FIFA chief. Leer más

The Daily Telegraph alleged that the woman had a relationship with current FIFA president Infantino when he was UEFA’s general secretary.

UEFA has confirmed it is aware of an allegation that European football's governing body paid off an alleged mistress of Gianni Infantino.

Fifa’s president ended the World Cup on a high, but is now battling to save his job after a series of self-inflicted blows Continue reading...

Gianni Infantino has firmly rejected allegations that UEFA funds were involved in a former employee's exit package. The accusations highlight an abrupt promotion and a notable salary boost for the individual. UEFA maintains that the departure payment was compliant with the regulations at that time. This latest controve

The woman received a six-figure sum after the alleged relationship with Gianni Infantino while he was a top official at European football’s governing body.

The woman received a six-figure sum after the alleged relationship with Gianni Infantino while he was a top official at European football’s governing body.

The affair, which reportedly occurred while Infantino was secretary general of the federation, led UEFA to reportedly pay the woman a 6-figure sum and fees for her to attend business school.

Gianni Infantino’s FIFA woes have hit a new low. Infantino allegedly had a relationship with an employee during his time as secretary general at UEFA, and the organization paid her off following the relationship, according to a bombshell report from The Telegraph. The mistress was paid out a six-figure sum following th

UEFA paid off a six-figure sum to an alleged mistress of Gianni Infantino while he was its general secretary, it has been reported. The woman received the money after their supposed relationship with the 56-year-old - while he was a top official at European football’s governing body, according to The Telegraph. She is

Gianni Infantino's position as FIFA president could come under fresh scrutiny following allegations of an affair with a junior member of staff while he was general secretary of UEFA

Gianni Infantino has "strongly" denied that UEFA paid off an alleged mistress while he was the European football governing body's general secretary.

Speaking under the condition of anonymity, several employees of the organization have expressed deep discomfort and irritation at their president's refusal to resign following the abandonment of his controversial plan to open up FIFA to private investors.

Speaking under the condition of anonymity, several employees of the organization have expressed deep discomfort and irritation at their president's refusal to resign following the abandonment of his controversial plan to open up FIFA to private investors.

Aug 7 : England defender Lucy Bronze said European players would support a boycott of FIFA competitions if necessary, backing UEFA's opposition to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino despite his apology over plans to sell a World Cup stake to private investors.Speaking ahead of her club side Chelsea's pre-season friendly on Sa

The Russian Football Union is banned from participating in FIFA and UEFA competitions but retains its memberships at those organizations.

Gianni Infantino is facing calls to resign in the wake of his failed World Cup sell-off plan

Gianni Infantino praised Fifa officials for sell-off plan he hid from them  The Times

Infantino allies rally as Norway FA chief demands FIFA president's resignation  Reuters

Mexico’s football association has broken ranks and delivered a blow to Uefa-led hopes of ousting embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Infantino has been attempting to stave off a rebellion from the confederations of Europe, Asia and the Caribbean, Central and North America, who have all strongly condemned his sec

The endorsement from CAF, whose 54 member associations account for more than a quarter of FIFA's 211 members, handed Infantino a boost as he seeks a fourth term in office.

UEFA retains its threat to boycott FIFA competitions in the wake of the failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, while England's FA withdraws support for Gianni Infantino.

FIFA's scrapped plans to sell stakes in the World Cup has caused new levels of scrutiny around president Gianni Infantino, whose leadership has been called into question by multiple high-ranking bodies

Europe’s football governing body reiterates threat despite Fifa ditching plan to sell stake to external investors

THE FA continues to believe that Gianni Infantino is no longer the right man to lead Fifa despite his own organisation throwing its “full support” behind him on Wednesday night. FA sources had indicated earlier this week it was sending a letter to Fifa confirming it no longer supports his candidacy for re-election at n

European football's governing body says FIFA has not met conditions to end the boycott of their return to global game.

UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat after Gianni Infantino’s crisis meeting  Toronto Star

Gianni Infantino is staying on as FIFA president despite growing pressure to step down. So who is football's most powerful man, why did UEFA and others turn against him, and how did he reassert his authority?

Despite widespread calls for his resignation, Gianni Infantino lives to see another day. In a press release, the FIFA board have "reaffirmed their full support for Gianni Infantino", following what they describe as a "constructive and positive meeting in Rabat".