FIFA President Infantino Allegedly Received Compensation from UEFA for Relationship

According to a report by the Daily Telegraph, UEFA allegedly paid a six-figure compensation to a former employee described as having a romantic relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. This payment took place during Infantino's tenure as UEFA's secretary-general.

The recipient of the compensation initially held an administrative position. Reports suggest that she was promoted to a managerial role during the alleged relationship with Infantino and received a 30 percent pay increase. This development caused confusion among her colleagues and raised questions regarding the fairness of the promotion.

The exact circumstances and timing of the payment remain unclear. Infantino is accused of having initiated the compensation through his actions as secretary-general of UEFA. The allegations have been summarized across various media reports, with the original material referencing internal UEFA documents.

Infantino himself has denied all accusations made against him. In his statements, he emphasizes that the allegations are unfounded and that any connection between his position and the compensation received is incorrect.

Reporting on this incident has sparked international discussions in various places. UEFA has so far not released detailed statements regarding the allegations, while the topic continues to be covered in the media.