FIFA denies Infantino allegations in UEFA era

FIFA has rejected allegations against president Gianni Infantino linked to his time at UEFA, dismissing the claims as baseless. The organization said Infantino categorically denies the accusations and described any suggestion of rule-breaking as defamatory. According to FIFA, no UEFA or FIFA staff member ever lodged a complaint about Infantino because there were no incidents involving him. FIFA added that all personnel decisions, including dismissals and severance payments, were approved by authorized officials in line with existing regulations. The statement comes after earlier reports claimed Infantino paid compensation to his mistress during his UEFA tenure.