Gianni Infantino Denies UEFA “Paid Off” Claim Over Alleged Lover

Gianni Infantino has strongly denied claims that UEFA paid off an alleged lover while he was UEFA’s general secretary. The allegations, reported by outlets including The Telegraph, say the woman received a severance-style payment and MBA course fees after the alleged relationship. UEFA says a “departure payment” was made in line with regulations for staff leaving at the time. Infantino’s camp says the claims are categorically untrue and defamatory. The dispute comes as Infantino faces fresh pressure over his FIFA leadership plans.