FIFA president received undisclosed $1.7M World Cup payment
An IRS filing reveals FIFA President Gianni Infantino received an undisclosed $1.72 million payment in 2024 beyond his declared salary.
At a glance
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino received an undisclosed $1.72 million payment in 2024
- The payment was in addition to his declared salary
- An IRS filing revealed the undisclosed compensation
- The payment appears to breach FIFA regulations
An IRS filing has revealed that FIFA President Gianni Infantino received an undisclosed $1.72 million payment in 2024 on top of his declared salary, according to ESPN. The additional pay package appears to have breached FIFA regulations.
The discovery raises questions about transparency in the organisation's executive compensation practices.
Why it matters
The disclosure raises concerns about financial transparency and regulatory compliance at FIFA, the governing body of international football.
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