FIFA President Gianni Infantino officially denied allegations that UEFA made secret payments to a former employee during his tenure as general secretary.
The controversy centers on a payout confirmed by UEFA, which critics have linked to an alleged affair, though FIFA has dismissed the claims as a 'concerted effort' to undermine his leadership.
FIFA's legal team is currently investigating the source of the campaign, as pressure mounts from international football bodies to address the transparency of past financial records.