FIFA accuses media of coordinated campaign to undermine Infantino amid UEFA payment row

FIFA issued a statement accusing some media outlets of a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine the organisation and president Gianni Infantino. The statement came after UEFA confirmed it made a "departure payment" to a female employee alleged to have been in a relationship with Infantino during his time as UEFA general secretary — allegations FIFA called "categorically untrue". FIFA insisted that "insinuation should not be presented as fact."

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