FIFA hits back at campaign against Infantino

FIFA on Saturday condemned a “concerted and ongoing effort” to “discredit” the football governing body and president, Gianni Infantino.

Infanteo has been urged to resign after revealing that there was a proposal to involve private investors in the World Cup.

The FIFA president was also put to the test when a British newspaper made allegations against his period at UEFA.

FIFA has denied the multiple claims that it has been accused of, calling them “unsubstantiated assertions and demonstrably false claims” about the organisation and Infantino.

The Telegraph reports that Infantino reportedly took advantage of his influence as UEFA secretary general from 2009 to 2016 to promote an employee of his with whom he had an intimate relationship.

The report also alleges that the employee was granted a six-figure pay and was also given tuition fees for an MBA course, which it says amounted to approximately £45,000.

UEFA stated it had paid a sum to the man and tuition fees for an MBA course at a local business school.

FIFA stated in its release that it was “welcoming legitimate scrutiny” but is cautious against what is deemed ‘inaccurate reporting’ and attempts to propagate unverified allegations.

Infantino, who’s up for re-election next March, has found himself increasingly opposed by the governing body of football’s European competition.

UEFA has reiterated its threat to boycott future World Cups, saying that just giving up on the proposal is not enough to solve its concerns.

FIFA also reiterated that its presidential election is to be based on its statutes and democratic election procedures and those who do not have the backing of member associations should not try to carry out their objectives by raising allegations or misinformation.