FIFA President Infantino Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Payment to Girlfriend
Summary
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing renewed scrutiny after a report alleged that UEFA made a six-figure payment to a woman described as his girlfriend during his time as UEFA general secretary. UEFA says the payment was made to fund an MBA course, while Infantino’s spokesperson has denied the allegations as false.
Key Points
- A Daily Telegraph investigation alleges that UEFA paid a six-figure sum to Gianni Infantino’s girlfriend while he was UEFA general secretary.
- UEFA says the payment was legitimate and was meant to cover an MBA course at a local business school.
- Infantino’s spokesperson has denied the claims, calling them misleading and character-assassinating.
- The controversy adds to pressure on Infantino over plans to sell some World Cup rights to private investors, even as he retains support from several football bodies.
