Embattled FIFA boss Gianni Infantino linked to alleged paid-off mistress as pressure to resign grows

Gianni Infantino’s FIFA woes have hit a new low.Infantino allegedly had a relationship with an employee during his time as secretary general at UEFA, and the organization paid her off following the relationship, according to a bombshell report from The Telegraph.The mistress was paid out a six-figure sum following the pair’s alleged relationship, with UEFA revealing in a statement to The Telegraph that it was aware of the allegations and that it has “tightened” its regulations to “reflect those found in a modern, high-profile organization.”Infantino, who is married with four children, also allegedly promoted the woman, a junior employee, to a management position during their relationship, and UEFA reportedly paid for the mistress’ MBA after she left the governing body, according to The Telegraph.“We are aware of the allegations and can confirm a departure payment was made to the individual in question, coupled with the payment of fees for an MBA course at a local business school,” UEFA said in a statement to The Telegraph.“The payment was in line with the regulations that existed for departing staff at the time.“Such regulations have been tightened since 2016 and the current staff regulations — which apply to all Uefa employees at whatever level — reflect those found in a modern, high-profile organization.”The embattled FIFA boss initially joined UEFA in 2000 and worked there for 16 years before leaving to lead the global governing body in February 2016.

It’s unclear exactly when during his tenure the alleged relationship occurred, but The Telegraph reported that it was after his promotion to secretary general in 2009.UEFA’s president at the time, Michel Platini, reportedly challenged Infantino over the alleged inappropriate relationship before an agreement was reached that she would leave with a pay-off.A source told The Telegraph that Infantino “made a huge mistake and it almost cost him his career.People (within UEFA) were tell...