FIFA defends its President Infantino amid backlash

According to France 24, FIFA is defending President Gianni Infantino against media allegations that an alleged lover received a six-figure severance payment. The governing body has strongly criticized what it calls a concerted, ongoing effort to undermine FIFA and its leadership. Infantino is also facing mounting pressure over his involvement in a proposal to open the World Cup to private investors.

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