# Infantino denies UEFA paid off alleged 'lover'

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has denied reports that UEFA made a payment to a woman who allegedly claimed to be his lover. The claims, which emerged in German media, were dismissed by Infantino as part of a smear campaign. The denial is notable given his position as head of world football's governing body.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx2vw5z0q7no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:50:58 GMT

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/08/fifa-gianni-infantino-uefa-employee-departure-payment-allegations-denial) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:27:46 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/8/fifa-president-gianni-infantino-denies-claims-uefa-paid-off-alleged-lover?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:59:21 +0000