FIFA denounces effort to undermine Infantino

FIFA has issued a statement denouncing what it calls a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine the position of its president, Gianni Infantino. According to the organization, these speculations and insinuations should not be treated as facts, emphasizing that the repetition of allegations does not validate them.

These declarations arise in a context where Infantino has been accused of using his influence to benefit a UEFA employee with whom he allegedly has a close relationship. FIFA believes that these allegations are part of a targeted attack on Infantino, aimed at compromising his credibility and the effectiveness of his leadership.

The case was reported by the British newspaper The Telegraph, which detailed the accusations regarding the promotion of an employee who is said to be personally linked to Infantino. The report suggests that using personal power to secure advantages in a colleague's career is a troubling practice.

In response, FIFA insisted on the need for journalistic accountability, warning that unfounded speculation could damage both the institution's image and that of its leaders. The organization called for facts to be properly confirmed before being disseminated.

FIFA reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and ethics while continuing to confront these allegations, which it claims are baseless. Reactions to the accusations and FIFA's official statement will continue to be monitored by various media outlets.