FIFA Defends Its President Amid Backlash Over Handling of Sensitive Information The scandal surrounding Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, has been building for weeks.
However, it's only recently that his defenders have begun to emerge from the shadows. The governing body frames this as a concerted effort by the media to "undermine" their president and organization.
At its core, this is not just about a six figure severance payment made to an alleged lover. It's also about transparency – or rather, the lack thereof.