Infantino’s ‘lover’ paid more than €175,000 to leave Uefa

FIFA didn’t mince words in its statement defending Gianni Infantino, blasting "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" his leadership

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.

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.

Gianni Infantino denies UEFA made payment to alleged lover  ESPN

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

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

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

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.

Gianni Infantino denies accusations Uefa paid off alleged 'lover'  lbc.co.uk

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.

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.

FIFA operates on blatant conflicts of interest and systemic clientelism, argue law experts Antoine Duval and Miguel Poiares Maduro in their op-ed. They're calling on the European Union to impose serious checks and balances.

FIFA operates on blatant conflicts of interest and systemic clientelism, argue law experts Antoine Duval and Miguel Poiares Maduro in their op-ed. They're calling on the European Union to impose serious checks and balances.

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

Uefa will continue its non co-operation with Fifa in a bid to oust Infantino from power

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

"UEFA made it abundantly clear in its statement that it has lost confidence in Infantino’s presidency. That position holds," UEFA said.

Uefa tells Gianni Infantino: Fifa World Cup boycott still stands  The Times

UEFA continues to lead criticism of FIFA President Gianni Infantino despite global body's defiant stance.

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?

MANCHESTER, England, Aug 6 : UEFA Vice-President Laura McAllister said any future FIFA president should be a "custodian of the sport" capable of uniting world football, as pressure grows on embattled current chief Gianni Infantino following his aborted World Cup investment plan.After meeting in Rabat on Wednesday, FIFA

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".