FIFA hit back and accuse critics of trying to ‘undermine’ Infantino amid affair allegations

HANDS UP: FIFA President Gianni Infantino. 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. Issue date: Saturday August 8, 2026 PA Photo. Photo credit should read Sam Corum/PA Wire.

FIFA has hit out at “a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine” the governing body and president Gianni Infantino over claims surrounding his conduct at UEFA.

UEFA confirmed on Saturday a “departure payment” was made to a female employee alleged to have been in a relationship with Infantino when he was the European organisation’s general secretary.