Gianni Infantino denies claims set out in a Daily Telegraph investigation that an alleged partner received a severance payment from UEFA while he served as its general secretary. The newspaper reported that the payment related to an alleged personal relationship and took place during Infantino’s tenure at the European governing body.
The published investigation by the Daily Telegraph states that a severance payment was made in connection with the alleged affair and places the transaction in the period when Infantino held a senior administrative role at UEFA. The report outlines the account offered by the newspaper as part of its review of past conduct involving figures in European football administration.
Gianni Infantino, now president of FIFA, has denied the assertions contained in the report. His denial was described by his representatives as a rejection of the allegations; he maintains that the claims are incorrect. No law enforcement action or formal inquiry tied to these specific published allegations has been disclosed in the reporting to date.
The report has focused attention on events described as occurring during Infantino’s earlier administrative career within European football. The matter involves institutional processes and personnel matters at a national and continental level, as discussed in the Daily Telegraph’s account. The newspaper’s investigation forms the basis of the current public allegations.
Coverage of the story remains centred on the published findings and the denials issued by Mr Infantino. Further developments would depend on any formal statements or actions from the institutions involved or from law enforcement and regulatory bodies. Euroasia24 will continue to monitor the situation and report verified updates as they become available.
