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Fifa president Gianni Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged ‘lover’

Gianni Infantino attends the inauguration of Abelardo de la Espriella as Colombia's president, in Cali
Gianni Infantino attended the inauguration of Abelardo de la Espriella as Colombia’s president, in Cali, on Friday. Photograph: Luisa González/Reuters

Uefa has confirmed a “departure payment” was made to a female employee who is alleged to have been in a relationship with Gianni Infantino while he was the organisation’s general secretary, allegations Fifa has dismissed as “categorically untrue”.

The Daily Telegraph reported on Friday night that the woman received a six-figure sum following the alleged relationship with Infantino. In a statement, Uefa confirmed a payment was made along with covering the fees for an MBA course, which it said was “in line” with regulations at the time.

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