It has been alleged that UEFA made a substantial payment to an individual who was reportedly in a romantic relationship with Gianni Infantino during his tenure as general secretary. According to reports by The Telegraph, this payment was made to cover the costs of the individual's Master of Business Administration degree after they left their position. FIFA has responded to these allegations, stating that they are entirely untrue and defamatory. A spokesperson for FIFA emphasized that no employee has ever filed a complaint against Infantino's behavior, and all company actions, including severance packages, have been conducted in accordance with regulations.
UEFA has also addressed the matter, confirming that a payment was made in line with the regulations in place at the time, which have since been revised to reflect modern standards.