Infantino's Crisis of Trust: A Glimpse into Football's Deeper Rot Gianni Infantino's presidency has long been marred by controversy, but the latest allegations against him – that UEFA paid off an alleged lover during his tenure as general secretary – have brought the FIFA chief to a critical juncture.
The claims, vehemently denied by Infantino's team, raise disturbing questions about the culture of power and privilege at the top of world football. The timing is, of course, suspect.
With Infantino facing a backlash over his ill fated plan to sell off stakes in FIFA competitions, this latest scandal serves as a stark reminder that the football establishment's problems run far deeper than just one individual.