FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is denying allegations of inappropriate conduct related to a payout made to a woman during his time at the Union of European Football Associations. The woman received a six-figure "departure payment" and UEFA has confirmed the payout, stating that internal regulations have since been tightened. Details of the allegations were first reported by The Telegraph, a British newspaper.

Infantino strongly denies the allegations, calling them defamatory. A FIFA spokesperson has released a statement denying any wrongdoing. Further information on the allegations and Infantino's response can be found through CNN, which has reported on the story and reached out to FIFA for comment.