FIFA Stands Firm in Defense of President Infantino Amid Fresh Allegations

POLICY WIRE — Zurich, Switzerland — FIFA has issued a robust defense of its president, Gianni Infantino, in response to recent allegations and widespread criticism. The organization has accused...

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August 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Zurich, Switzerland — FIFA has issued a robust defense of its president, Gianni Infantino, in response to recent allegations and widespread criticism. The organization has accused unnamed detractors of orchestrating a campaign intended to destabilize its leadership.

UEFA acknowledged a severance payment to a former employee linked to Infantino. Despite this admission and ongoing discontent from European factions, Infantino retains strong support from various continental federations.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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