Fifa slams critics after ‘effort to undermine’ president Infantino

Football's world governing body Fifa has hit out at criticism of its President Gianni Infantino after his plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup was withdrawn in the face of widespread opposition.

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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 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 on Saturday condemned "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the world game's governing body and its president Gianni Infantino as the controversy over his now shelved private investment plan rumbles on.

FIFA boss Gianna Infantino dismisses allegations of an affair while working at UEFA as 'categorically untrue'.

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 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.

PARIS (AFP) -- FIFA on Saturday condemned "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the world game's governing body and its president Gianni Infantino as the controversy over his now shelved private investment plan rumbles on. Infantino has faced calls to resign and was also subject to allegations from a Br

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.

PARIS: FIFA on Saturday (Aug 8) condemned "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the world game's governing body and its president Gianni Infantino as the controversy over his now-shelved private investment plan rumbles on.Infantino has faced calls to resign and was also subject to allegations from a Bri

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

This comes after FIFA scrapped plans to make stakes in world soccer’s commercial and event operations available for private investment.

Infantino has faced calls to resign and was also subject to allegations from a British newspaper on Friday that he paid off a lover while at European governing body UEFA.

Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.

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.

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

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

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 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

The outcry against Fifa president Gianni Infantino keeps growing louder and louder.

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

African football body backs Infantino in boost for under-fire Fifa president  lbc.co.uk

Infantino Gets FIFA Leadership Backing To Remain President Amid Apology Over 'Errors'  Forbes

FIFA said Wednesday it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a crisis meeting in Morocco "reaffirmed their full support" for his presidency.

Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president  AP News

FIFA officials make immediate decision on Gianni Infantino's future in emergency board meeting  talkSPORT

Ben RumsbyDaily Telegraph UK·6 Aug, 2026 07:00 AM4 mins to readGianni Infantino has issued an apology but refused to resign as Fifa's president. Photo / Getty ImagesGianni Infantino has issued an apology but refused to resign as Fifa's president. Photo / Getty ImagesGianni Infantino has refused to quit as Fifa presiden

Infantino has come under increasing criticism, even from within his organization, over his proposal to open the World Cup up to private investment

World soccer’s governing body attempted to present a unified front amid the global turbulence caused by the FIFA president’s controversial plans.

World soccer’s governing body attempted to present a unified front amid the global turbulence caused by the FIFA president’s controversial plans.

FIFA said it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a summit held in Morocco 'reaffirmed their full support' for his presidency.

President seeks to move on from saga that undermined world football’s governing body

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has issued his first public apology since announcing and later withdrawing the controversial World Cup investment scheme

FIFA says it has apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a summit held in Morocco “reaffirmed their full support” for his presidency

Gianni Infantino Calls Crisis Meeting As FIFA Revolt Grows  HuffPost