FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces new allegations after a British newspaper claimed he paid an alleged lover while working at UEFA, according to a report from vanguardngr.com. The accusations come amid ongoing scrutiny over his previous private investment plan for the World Cup, which was ultimately abandoned.
The Telegraph reported that a former UEFA employee was allegedly promoted during a supposed romantic relationship with Infantino, who was then the organization’s secretary general. The claims were dismissed by Infantino as “categorically false,” but the controversy continues to swirl around his leadership.
The controversy is compounded by the fact that Infantino had previously attempted to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, a plan that faced strong opposition from UEFA and European nations. The plan was eventually withdrawn, though Infantino remained in his position after urgent discussions within FIFA.
UEFA has confirmed payments to a former employee of Infantino for 2011, including a settlement and MBA fees, according to it-boltwise.de. The organization also pointed to stricter rules since 2016, which may have influenced the situation.
