FIFA defends Infantino against critics amid alleged affair payout claims
FIFA has accused critics of a coordinated campaign to undermine president Gianni Infantino, following claims that UEFA paid off an alleged mistress during his time leading European football's governing body.
World football's governing body FIFA has come out in defence of its president Gianni Infantino, alleging that a "concerted and ongoing effort" is being made to undermine him.
The statement follows claims that UEFA, European football's governing body, made a payment to a woman described as an alleged mistress of Infantino. The claims relate to the period when Infantino was in charge of UEFA, before he went on to become FIFA president.
FIFA's response suggests the organisation views the allegations as part of a broader effort aimed at damaging Infantino's standing and influence within football.
Further details about the specific allegations, their origin, or the parties involved were not provided in the source report.
