FIFA LAUNCHES NEW ATTACK ON MEDIA OVER ALLEGED ‘CONCERTED EFFORT’ TO UNDERMINE GIANNI INFANTINO
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| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian | FIFA LAUNCHES NEW ATTACK ON MEDIA OVER ALLEGED ‘CONCERTED EFFORT’ TO UNDERMINE GIANNI INFANTINO | 1 hr ago |
| BBC News | FIFA CRITICISES CAMPAIGN TO OUST PRESIDENT INFANTINO | 1 hr ago |
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FIFA issued a statement on Monday condemning a perceived campaign aimed at undermining its president, Gianni Infantino, and calling allegations against him "categorically untrue". The governing body accused unnamed parties of mounting a concerted effort to damage its reputation as pressure on Infantino mounts.
According to The Guardian, FIFA’s new statement comes after UEFA confirmed a "departure payment" to a female employee who allegedly had a relationship with Infantino during his tenure as FIFA’s general secretary. FIFA has dismissed these claims outright, insisting they are not facts. The BBC reported that FIFA is actively criticizing the campaign that seeks to oust Infantino, framing the accusations as an attack on the organization’s leadership.
The statement is part of a broader backlash against Infantino, who has faced scrutiny over his conduct and the governance of world football. The allegations and the ensuing media scrutiny threaten to destabilize FIFA’s leadership and could influence upcoming international football decisions.
- FIFA alleges a concerted effort to undermine its president and labels the claims against him as untrue.
- UEFA confirmed a departure payment to a female employee allegedly linked to Infantino when he was general secretary.
- FIFA and the BBC both criticize the campaign aimed at removing Infantino from office.
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