UEFA confirmed a departure payment to a female employee linked to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who served as UEFA's general secretary from 2009 to 2016. The payment followed allegations of a relationship and included funding for an MBA course.
UEFA confirmed awareness of allegations regarding a six-figure payment to Gianni Infantino’s alleged mistress during his tenure as UEFA general secretary. The payment included funding for her MBA and was in line with regulations at the time.
Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, denied allegations of UEFA paying his alleged mistress during his tenure as general secretary. UEFA confirmed a payment was made for her MBA, stating it was consistent with regulations at the time. Infantino labeled the claims as defamatory.
