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Telegraph: UEFA Paid Off Alleged Mistress of FIFA President Infantino
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Telegraph: UEFA Paid Off Alleged Mistress of FIFA President Infantino

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • The Telegraph reported that UEFA paid a six-figure sum to a former employee with whom FIFA President Gianni Infantino allegedly had a relationship.
  • The payment was part of a departure agreement, and UEFA confirmed the payment was made according to regulations at the time, though policies have since changed.
  • Infantino denies the allegations, and FIFA stated no official complaint was ever filed, calling the accusations "false."

New details have emerged regarding FIFA President Gianni Infantino and a former UEFA employee, following a report by The Telegraph. The British newspaper claims UEFA made a six-figure severance payment to a woman with whom Infantino allegedly had a relationship during his tenure as UEFA's general secretary.

According to The Telegraph's report, the woman, who initially held an administrative role at UEFA, was promoted to a senior position during the alleged relationship. Sources cited by the newspaper indicated this progression caused internal discussions and questions within the European football governing body. The report also states that then-UEFA President Michel Platini was informed and sought explanations from Infantino.

UEFA has confirmed the payment was made, asserting it complied with the regulations in place at that time, while noting that relevant policies were updated in 2016. The organization did not confirm or deny the existence of a relationship.

Gianni Infantino has categorically denied the allegations presented in the report. FIFA issued a statement supporting Infantino, emphasizing that no official complaint regarding inappropriate conduct by its president has ever been filed and characterizing the accusations as "false."

UEFA paid off an alleged mistress of Gianni Infantino while he was its general secretary. The woman received a six-div sum after the alleged relationship with Mr Infantino while he was a top official at European football’s governing body.

— Telegraph FootballSummary of the Telegraph's report on the alleged payment.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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