Infantino Used UEFA Funds for Former Girlfriend's Expenses
FIFA President Gianni Infantino was at the center of a major financial and disciplinary scandal during his years at UEFA, according to an investigative report by The Telegraph.
The report revealed that while working at UEFA, Infantino ensured that his former girlfriend received a substantial settlement funded by the organization, as well as covering her expensive educational costs.
The woman initially worked in UEFA's ordinary administrative structure but experienced a sharp rise in her career after beginning a romantic relationship with Infantino. Her annual salary was increased by 30% to 160,000 Swiss francs, and she was appointed to a management position.
Michel Platini, UEFA's president at the time, was strongly dissatisfied with the inappropriate relationship within the organization and the situation. As a result, a decision was made to end the employee's work at UEFA and pay her a substantial settlement in order to prevent a conflict of interest.