Uefa confirms making ‘departure payment’ to alleged lover of Fifa president Gianni Infantino

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.

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

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