FIFA: FIFA president Gianni Infantino
UEFA has confirmed that a “departure payment” was made to a female employee who was allegedly in a relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino while he was the organisation’s general secretary.
The payment was disclosed following a report by The Telegraph that the woman received a six-figure sum after the alleged relationship with Infantino, who has been married since 2001.
UEFA also confirmed that it paid fees for an MBA course at a local business school for the employee.
A UEFA spokesperson told ITV News on Saturday that the payment complied with regulations governing departing staff at the time.
