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FIFA investigates six-figure settlement allegedly given to president’s ‘lover’

FIFA faces scrutiny over a six-figure payment to someone described as the president's lover, with European football leaders demanding answers.

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A six-figure leaving package given to an individual described as FIFA president Infantino's 'lover' has sparked fresh controversy. European football body leaders want to investigate how the settlement came about and whether an alleged affair influenced staff decisions. The revelation is mounting pressure on the embattled FIFA president, with calls for him to step down.

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Infantino’s ‘lover’ given six-figure pay off as pressure builds on embattled FIFA boss

Revelation of six-figure leaving package is likely to lead to fresh calls for the under-fire president to step down.

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FIFA president's alleged six-figure payoff to 'lover' to be investigated

European football body’s leading figures want to examine how settlement came about and whether alleged affair affected staff decisions.

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