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UEFA confirms payment to alleged mistress of Gianni Infantino
UEFA has confirmed that a severance payment was made to a female employee who purportedly had a relationship with Gianni Infantino, the organization's former general secretary.
According to multiple reports, UEFA paid a six-figure severance package to a former female employee who was allegedly involved in a relationship with Gianni Infantino. UEFA confirmed the payment but provided no further details regarding the reason for it.
The British newspaper The Telegraph has reported that Infantino, during his time as UEFA's general secretary from 2009 to 2016, allegedly gave the woman a promotion and a pay increase. Following her departure from the organization, she reportedly received a substantial severance payment.
Infantino has denied the allegations, stating that they are categorically false. UEFA has indicated that the payments were in line with the arrangements in place at the time.
The situation has drawn increasing attention and controversy surrounding Infantino and his role during his tenure at UEFA.
Details about the payment have reached various media outlets worldwide, including German and Belgian publications, all referring to the same scandal. The allegations also involve a potential abuse of power in his position.
UEFA and Infantino himself have not commented on the specific details of the alleged relationship, but the organization has confirmed that financial transactions took place concerning the former employee.