Infantino denies having affair, paying off ex-lover while at UEFA
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has denied allegations of an extramarital affair and the misuse of funds to pay off an alleged lover during his tenure as UEFA secretary general. The accusations, reported by a British newspaper, emerge amidst a period of intense scrutiny regarding Infantino's leadership.
These claims follow a week of criticism directed at the FIFA president concerning a controversial and now-shelved proposal to introduce private investment into the World Cup. The allegations add to the ongoing pressure surrounding Infantino's administration.
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Vanguard (NG)Focuses on specific allegations of payoffs to an alleged lover
Free Malaysia Today (MY)Highlights allegations of both an affair and professional favouritism