Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGianni Infantino was Uefa general secretary before taking the Fifa presidency (PA Archive)Gianni Infantino has denied claims that Uefa paid a six-figure sum to an alleged lover during his tenure at European football's governing body. An investigation by The Telegraph reported that Uefa made the payment to a woman who allegedly had a relationship with Infantino, who is married with four children, while he was Uefa’s general secretary between 2009 and 2016. Uefa said that a “departure payment” was made to the woman, saying that it was in line with existing regulations at the time, which have since been tightened. A Fifa spokesperson disputed the allegations, telling The Telegraph that they are “categorically untrue” and “defamatory”, and denying any inappropriate conduct by Infantino. These claims add to the pressure on Infantino, who recently faced controversy over a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and is up for re-election as Fifa president in March 2027. In fullGianni Infantino denies claim that Uefa ‘paid off his lover’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Infantino denies secret six-figure payment to alleged lover
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGianni Infantino was Uefa general secretary before taking the Fifa presidency (PA Archive)Gianni Infantino has denied claims that Uefa paid a six-figure sum to an alleged lover during his tenure at European football's governing body. An investigation by The Telegraph reported that Uefa made the payment to a woman who allegedly had a relationship with Infantino, who is married with four children, while he was Uefa’s general secretary between 2009 and 2016. Uefa said that a “departure payment” was made to the woman, saying that it was in line with existing regulations at the time, which have since been tightened. A Fifa spokesperson disputed the allegations, telling The Telegraph that they are “categorically untrue” and “defamatory”, and denying any inappropriate conduct by Infantino. These claims add to the pressure on Infantino, who recently faced controversy over a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and is up for re-election as Fifa president in March 2027. In fullGianni Infantino denies claim that Uefa ‘paid off his lover’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
