politics
Fifa launches new attack on media over alleged ‘concerted effort’ to undermine Gianni Infantino
Fifa issues statement defending under-fire president
TL;DR
- Fifa alleges a 'concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine Fifa and its president', Gianni Infantino.
- The statement was made after Uefa confirmed a 'departure payment' to a former employee involved with Infantino, which Fifa denies.
- Fifa called the allegations 'defamatory' and 'demonstrably false claims'.
- Fifa stated it will vigorously challenge inaccurate or misleading reporting.
- Fifa will not accept any challenge to Infantino's position before the March election.
- Uefa's threat of a boycott of Fifa competitions remains in place.