Brief
FIFA president Infantino accused of hiding £1.3 million payment
US tax filings show a $1.76 million payment to Infantino that was not disclosed in FIFA’s 2024 annual report.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s president, has been accused of a clear breach of FIFA statutes after US filings revealed a $1.76 million (£1.3 million) payment from the World Cup organising subsidiary FWC2026 US Inc that was omitted from the governing body’s 2024 annual report.
What happened
Internal Revenue Service records show FWC2026 US Inc paid Infantino $1.76 million for 2024, including $626,229 classified as “other reportable compensation.” FIFA’s 2024 report listed Infantino’s earnings as 4.27 million Swiss francs (£3.88 million) and did not mention the additional US‑based payment.
What the reports add
The Sydney Morning Herald article notes that Miguel Maduro, former chair of FIFA’s governance committee, told The Times the omission violates the rule that the president’s individual compensation must be public. The piece also cites an AP statement that FIFA statutes require full transparency and that the compensation sub‑committee should not authorize undisclosed remuneration.
What was said
Maduro said, “It is a clear contravention of the rules if he is paid other amounts by companies related to FIFA, and it is not made public.” A FIFA spokesperson responded that the president’s compensation and contractual benefits are decided by the compensation sub‑committee and reported to US authorities in line with reporting requirements.
How it came about
The allegation emerged a week after Infantino faced renewed criticism at a FIFA Council meeting, and while he is seeking a fourth term amid challenges from former players and UEFA officials. Earlier Felo coverage reported on rival bids for the FIFA presidency and legal disputes surrounding Infantino’s governance, providing context for the growing scrutiny of his financial dealings.
Key facts
- US filings show Infantino received $1.76 million from FWC2026 US Inc in 2024 (smh.com.au)
- FIFA’s 2024 annual report listed Infantino’s earnings as 4.27 million Swiss francs and omitted the US payment (smh.com.au)
- Miguel Maduro said the undisclosed payment breaches FIFA statutes requiring public disclosure of the president’s compensation (smh.com.au)
- A FIFA spokesperson said compensation is set by the sub‑committee and reported to US authorities as required (smh.com.au)
Sources
- [1] smh.com.au — originally reported as “Gianni Infantino: FIFA president accused of violating statutes over undisclosed £1. 3m pay package”
