FIFA defends Infantino hitting out at critics trying to 'undermine' him

Its latest defence comes after UEFA confirmed a 'departure payment' made to an alleged mistress when he was working with them.

Statement comes after Infantino denies UEFA paid off his alleged lover while he was the body's general secretary.

FIFA strongly criticises 'concerted and ongoing effort to undermine' Gianni Infantino in damning statement  GB News

FIFA is defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against media allegations that an alleged lover received a six-figure severance payment. The football governing body has strongly criticised what it calls a concerted and ongoing effort to “undermine” FIFA and its president. Infantino is also facing mounting pressure o

Fifa issues statement defending under-fire president ‘Insinuation should not be presented as fact’ Fifa last night issued a thinly-veiled attack on Uefa and other leading figures in European football in a statement which alleged there is a “concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine Fifa and its president,” as

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 hit out at "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the governing body and president Gianni Infantino over claims surrounding his conduct at UEFA.

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.

Infantino, who is standing for re-election next March, has been embroiled in a crisis since the announcement late last month of his controversial – and ultimately abandoned – plan to open up the World Cup to private investors.

Infantino, who is standing for re-election next March, has been embroiled in a crisis since the announcement late last month of his controversial – and ultimately abandoned – plan to open up the World Cup to private investors.

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

FIFA has come out in staunch defense of president Gianni Infantino, rebutting fresh allegations and widespread criticism. The organisation has accused unnamed detractors of orchestrating a campaign aimed at destabilising its leadership. While UEFA acknowledged a severance payment to a former employee associated with In

FIFA has strongly denied a "concerted effort to undermine" president Gianni Infantino after UEFA confirmed a departure payment was made to a former employee following allegations about his time as the organisation's general secretary.

UEFA has confirmed that a "departure payment" was made to a former female employee who was allegedly involved romantically with FIFA president Gianni Infantino during his time at the European governing body — claims Infantino strongly denies

FIFA has hit back at alleged efforts to undermine the governing body and president Gianni Infantino, following UEFA's confirmation of a departure payment made to a female employee who allegedly had a relationship with Infantino during his time as UEFA general secretary.

The statement came amid an increasingly bitter standoff over Infantino's leadership.

Pressure is mounting on the FIFA president Gianni Infantino after plans to sell a stake in the World Cup collapsed and fresh allegations emerged relating to his time at UEFA.

FIFA has accused critics of a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine its president Gianni Infantino, amid claims that UEFA paid off an alleged mistress while he led European football's governing body.

FIFA hits out at campaign to 'undermine' president Infantino  ESPN

Aug 8 - FIFA on Saturday warned against what it called a \"concerted and ongoing effort\" to undermine President Gianni Infantino, saying attempts to challenge his leadership must follow the governing body's statutes and democratic procedures.

FIFA has hit out at "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the governing body and president Gianni Infantino over claims surrounding his conduct at UEFA.

UEFA confirmed a “departure payment” was made to a female employee alleged to have been in a relationship with Infantino when he worked with them.

Infantino has faced calls to resign over an abandoned plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup

FIFA rejects efforts to undermine its leadership and President Infantino, insisting he remains backed by member associations.

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

The world governing body also apologised to the FIFA council and member associations for errors and committed to “ensure they do not happen again.”

UEFA maintains boycott threat of FIFA competitions after Infantino’s crisis meeting  Toronto Star

FIFA President Gianni Infantino quelled a rebellion within the global soccer behemoth after an emergency meeting with top staffers, though threats to his position remain. Despite overseeing a successful 2026 World Cup, Infantino has been embroiled in crisis after a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity

The Sports and Rights Alliance has called for "a systemic transformation that addresses the many abuses linked to FIFA’s operations."