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Fifa president Gianni Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged ‘lover’

  • Infantino was Uefa general secretary from 2009 to 2016

  • ‘These allegations … are categorically untrue,’ says Fifa

Uefa has confirmed a “departure payment” was made to a female employee who is alleged to have been in a relationship with Gianni Infantino while he was the organisation’s general secretary, allegations Fifa has dismissed as “categorically untrue”.

The Daily Telegraph reported on Friday night that the woman received a six-figure sum following the alleged relationship with Infantino. In a statement, Uefa confirmed a payment was made along with covering the fees for an MBA course, which it said was “in line” with regulations at the time.

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Aug 8, 2026 Fifa Gianni Infantino Uefa

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