Allegations Against Infantino
According to a report by Voetbal International, Infantino allegedly had a relationship with a female employee at UEFA. This led to her being promoted to a management position with a significant salary increase.
UEFA's Response
The UEFA has confirmed that the female employee received a severance package and an MBA education paid for by the organization. The payment was in line with the rules that applied to departing employees at the time.
Infantino's Denial
Infantino has denied the allegations of having a relationship with the female employee. He has never been accused of misconduct by any employee of the UEFA or FIFA.
Background and Context
Infantino was the secretary-general of UEFA before becoming FIFA president in 2016. He is currently facing pressure over his plans for FIFA Forward Enterprise, which would allow private investors to have a stake in FIFA's commercial activities. A new FIFA election is scheduled for March 2027.
The Fallout
The allegations against Infantino come at a sensitive time for the FIFA president, who is already under pressure over his plans for FIFA Forward Enterprise. The UEFA's confirmation of the severance package and MBA education paid to the female employee adds weight to the allegations.