FIFA President Infantino Accused of Improper Relationship and UEFA Payments
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces allegations of an extramarital relationship with a female subordinate during his tenure as UEFA General Secretary. UEFA reportedly paid her a six-figure severance and funded her MBA after she left in 2011, following an ultimatum from then-UEFA President Michel Platini. Infantino denies misconduct, calling claims defamatory. UEFA will launch an internal investigation into the payments, which occurred before current President Aleksander Čeferin’s term.
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UEFA Investigated Over Severance and MBA Payments to Infantino Associate
UEFA is under investigation for paying a high severance package and financing an MBA program for a close associate of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The probe examines whether personal relationships improperly influenced these financial decisions. Global Reporter Tim Röhn analyzes the background, highlighting concerns about impunity within FIFA and UEFA. The case raises questions about governance and potential conflicts of interest in football's governing bodies.
Platini Confronted Infantino Over Alleged Improper Relationship with Subordinate at UEFA
German media Bild, citing The Daily Telegraph, reports new scandals about FIFA President Gianni Infantino during his tenure as UEFA General Secretary. UEFA allegedly paid at least a six-figure sum to a close female colleague of Infantino and funded her MBA when she left in late 2011. The woman's salary increased by about 30% to approximately 160,000 Swiss francs, raising questions about an improper relationship. Then-UEFA President Michel Platini confronted Infantino, giving him an ultimatum: 'Either she goes, or you go.' Infantino reportedly replied, 'She goes,' and the employee left shortly after. UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin is also under scrutiny over knowledge of the payments. UEFA will launch an internal investigation into the events, examining the source of funds, authorizations, and the relationship between Infantino and the employee. Infantino insists he did nothing wrong, and FIFA issued a statement calling claims of misconduct defamatory.
Telegram: Infantino Had Mistress During UEFA Tenure, Platini Broke Them Up
The Daily Telegraph exclusively reports that FIFA President Gianni Infantino, while serving as UEFA General Secretary, allegedly had an extramarital relationship with a lower-level female employee. The woman reportedly received a six-figure severance package and had her MBA course fees (approximately £45,000 per year) paid by UEFA upon leaving. She was promoted to a managerial position during the relationship. Then-UEFA President Michel Platini allegedly confronted Infantino, giving him an ultimatum that either he or the woman had to leave. Infantino reportedly used his connections to secure her a new job in a related field. UEFA acknowledged the payments and said it has tightened regulations. Infantino strongly denies the allegations, calling them defamation, and FIFA states no employee has ever filed a complaint regarding his conduct. Platini declined to comment.
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UEFA Haunted by Suspicious Payments to Former Employee of Gianni Infantino
A new report from Die Welt reveals that UEFA is facing scrutiny over suspicious payments made to a former employee of Gianni Infantino. Before becoming FIFA President, Infantino served as UEFA General Secretary, during which a female employee at his side made a striking career leap. The relationship with this employee reportedly nearly cost Infantino his career. After the woman left UEFA, the organization made payments to her, which are now raising questions. The article suggests these payments are haunting UEFA and Infantino, though specific details about the amounts or legal implications are not provided in the brief text.
UEFA Haunted by Suspicious Payments to Former Employee of Gianni Infantino
The European football association UEFA is facing new turmoil after confirming it made a six-figure severance payment and financed an MBA for a former close employee of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The woman, who worked alongside Infantino during his tenure as UEFA General Secretary, experienced a rapid career leap with a 30% salary increase to approximately 160,000 Swiss francs, raising questions about a potential inappropriate relationship. The matter reportedly almost cost Infantino his career at the time, with UEFA employees calling for his dismissal. UEFA will now launch an internal investigation into the payments, which occurred before current President Aleksander Čeferin's term. Infantino insists there was no misconduct, and FIFA states all organizational measures were approved in accordance with regulations.