Sports · 9 August 2026
Fifa says media trying to undermine president Gianni Infantino with untrue claims
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Fifa alleges that some individuals are engaged in a "concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" its president, Gianni Infantino, following fresh reports. Uefa confirmed a "departure payment" to a female employee allegedly linked to Infantino, which Fifa called "categorically untrue". Fifa said it would challenge inaccurate or misleading reporting directly.
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