Trump Defends Infantino as UEFA-Led Schism With FIFA Deepens

US President Donald Trump offered his support to embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid a growing revolt that threatens his leadership.

AFC, UEFA, and CONCACAF demand an independent review of FIFA’s failed proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights, citing a “profound failure of judgment”

UEFA, ⁠the Asian ​Football Confederation (AFC) and CONCACAF, ​which runs football in the Caribbean, North and Central America, issued ​a ‌joint statement ⁠on Monday attacking FIFA President Gianni ‌Infantino over his conduct during ⁠the proposed sale of stake in the commercial ​rights to the ‌World Cup. The statement s

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

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 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.