FIFA President Gianni Infantino reportedly received $1.76 million in undisclosed compensation from a US-based World Cup organizing entity in 2024.
Key facts
- •The $1.76 million payment was reportedly issued by FWC2026 US Inc., a company created to organize the 2026 World Cup.
- •FIFA’s 2024 annual report disclosed Infantino's compensation as 4.274 million Swiss francs, or about $5.13 million.
- •Of the additional $1.76 million, $626,229 was classified as 'other reportable compensation.'
- •Former governance committee chair Miguel Maduro called for an independent investigation into the non-disclosure.
- •FIFA maintains that all compensation is determined by its subcommittee and reported in line with US requirements.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino received an additional $1.76 million in compensation in 2024 that was not disclosed in the governing body's annual report, according to a report by The Times. The payment reportedly came from FWC2026 US Inc., a company established to organize the 2026 World Cup, while FIFA’s official report listed his compensation at 4.274 million Swiss francs, or approximately $5.13 million.
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Allegations of Statute Violations
Miguel Maduro, the former chairman of FIFA’s governance committee, stated that the failure to disclose these payments constitutes a clear violation of FIFA’s statutes, which mandate full transparency. He has called for an independent investigation into the matter, arguing that receiving undisclosed payments from FIFA-related entities contravenes the organization's rules.
FIFA Response
FIFA has rejected allegations of wrongdoing, asserting that it has fully complied with all reporting requirements. A spokesperson for the organization stated that the president's compensation and contractual benefits are determined by a compensation subcommittee and that these benefits are reported to US authorities in accordance with applicable regulations.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Sport.
