Infantino denies affair claims as Uefa confirms payment

Fifa president hits back at allegations of a relationship with a former Uefa employee.

What happened. Uefa confirmed a 'departure payment' to a female employee alleged to have had a relationship with Infantino, who denies the claims.

• Infantino was Uefa general secretary from 2009 to 2016.
• Uefa says payment was 'in line' with regulations.
• Payment also covered MBA course fees.

“These allegations … are categorically untrue.”

— Gianni Infantino

The story could raise questions about governance during Infantino's time at Uefa.

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