FIFA has strongly defended its president, Gianni Infantino, dismissing what it describes as false claims and a deliberate effort to undermine his leadership. The controversy follows the fallout from a shelved investment scheme that had previously sought to privatize the World Cup.
Additional reports have also emerged alleging that UEFA previously paid Infantino's ex-lover during the period he served as a leader of the European soccer body, adding further tension to the unfolding governance dispute.
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