According to documentation cited by The Telegraph, US Internal Revenue Service filings indicate that the subsidiary paid Infantino USD 1.76 million. This amount was not included in FIFA’s 2024 annual report, which officially declared the president’s earnings at 4.27 million Swiss francs, equivalent to approximately 3.88 million pounds.
Transparency Concerns and Regulatory Scrutiny
The revelation has raised questions regarding adherence to FIFA’s internal governance standards. The organisation’s statutes explicitly mandate that the individual compensation of the FIFA president must be made public. Critics argue that the failure to disclose these additional payments constitutes a clear breach of these transparency requirements.
Miguel Maduro, the former head of FIFA’s governance committee, commented on the situation, stating that it is a contravention of the rules if the president receives remuneration from FIFA-related entities that is not publicly declared. Maduro emphasised that the compensation sub-committee should not authorise such payments and called for further investigation into the matter.
Reports from The Times have further alleged that Infantino has received millions in undisclosed payments, which were reportedly utilised to support a lifestyle in Miami. The financial data from FWC2026 US Inc for 2024 reportedly includes USD 626,229 categorised as other reportable compensation, alongside base salary and bonuses. Furthermore, it is alleged that similar, or potentially higher, sums were paid to the president in 2025 and 2026.
Implications for FIFA Leadership
The emergence of these financial details coincides with a scheduled FIFA Council meeting in Zurich. The 37 council members are expected to address various controversies that have impacted the governing body over the past year. The meeting provides a platform for the scrutiny of these latest allegations regarding the president's remuneration.
As the governing body prepares for the upcoming World Cup, the focus remains on whether these payments align with the organisation's stated commitment to full transparency. The situation continues to develop as stakeholders and governance experts demand clarity on the financial relationship between the FIFA president and the US-based subsidiary.
