FIFA hits back at ‘concerted effort’ to undermine Infantino amid fresh allegations
FIFA has issued a strong defense of president Gianni Infantino following allegations regarding a past departure payment made to a female employee during his tenure at UEFA. The governing body claims these allegations are part of a concerted effort to undermine its leadership and bypass democratic processes.
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The controversy highlights ongoing governance and transparency challenges within international sports organizations, potentially impacting FIFA's institutional stability.
FIFA has launched a strong defence of president Gianni Infantino, accusing unnamed critics of mounting a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine the governing body and its president amid fresh allegations concerning his time at UEFA.The statement came after UEFA confirmed that a “departure payment” was made to a female employee who was allegedly in a relationship with Infantino when he was the European governing body’s general secretary.Britain’s Daily Telegraph reported that the woman received a six-figure sum, while UEFA also covered the fees for an MBA course.
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