Published Aug 7, 2026, 6:04 PM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 3 sources

Gianni Infantino: UEFA aware of allegation it paid off an alleged mistress of FIFA president while he worked at European governing body

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Gianni Infantino: UEFA aware of allegation it paid off an alleged mistress of FIFA president while he worked at European governing body

UEFA has confirmed it is aware of an allegation that European football's governing body paid off an alleged mistress of Gianni Infantino. The Telegraph is reporting that while Infantino was general secretary at UEFA, a woman who was allegedly in a relationship with the now FIFA president received a six-figure sum. According to The Telegraph, UEFA paid for the individual's MBA (Master of Business Administration degree) after she left. In a statement to The Telegraph, a FIFA spokesperson said: "FI