FIFA has taken a stance on the issue that arose following The Telegraph’s revelation about Gianni Infantino.
As a reminder, the British media outlet reported that the current FIFA president, while serving as UEFA’s general secretary, had a relationship with a female employee of the federation, who was subsequently promoted to a higher position, receiving a substantial pay raise and a six-figure severance package upon her departure.
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A FIFA spokesperson, after speaking with The Telegraph, stated that these allegations are untrue and noted that no employee of the two federations who had worked with Infantino had ever complained about his behavior.
“FIFA President Gianni Infantino categorically denies these allegations, which are categorically untrue. Any insinuation of inappropriate behavior or violation of laws or regulations is defamatory,” the FIFA spokesperson stated, adding:
“No UEFA or FIFA employee has ever filed a complaint regarding Mr. Infantino’s conduct, because there has never been an incident in which he was involved. All of the organization’s actions related to employees, including any severance packages and resignations, have always been approved by the relevant managers in accordance with all applicable regulations,” he concluded.
For its part, UEFA, following a communication with Sky Sports, took a position on the matter, commenting on the statements made by the FIFA spokesperson.
Specifically, it maintained that an individual was paid, but that this was in accordance with the regulations in effect at the time—which have since become stricter.
“We are aware of the allegations and can confirm that a severance payment was made to the individual in question, along with the payment of tuition for an MBA program at a local business school,” the UEFA spokesperson emphasized, adding:
“The payment was in accordance with the regulations in effect for departing staff at that time. Such regulations have been tightened since 2016, and the current personnel regulations—which apply to all UEFA employees at every level —reflect those found in a modern, high-profile organization.”
UEFA has confirmed that it is aware of an allegation that European soccer’s governing body paid off an alleged mistress of Gianni Infantino.
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