From FIFA’s Miami orbit to its Zurich headquarters, Gianni Infantino has again become the subject of scrutiny after claims that he received undeclared payments alongside his official compensation. World football’s governing body has firmly denied that its president is paid a second salary.
Key takeaways
- FIFA said Infantino receives no additional salary from the organisation.
- The governing body stated that the president’s pay package is set by an independent remuneration subcommittee.
- Claims alleged that Infantino received millions of euros beyond his base wage and bonuses.
- The reported payments were said to have come from the body organising the World Cup in the United States.
- FIFA said its financial accounts undergo independent auditing and comply with tax rules in Switzerland, the United States and elsewhere.
FIFA rejects financial disclosure claims
The allegations concern funds said to have been paid to Infantino in addition to his declared salary and performance-related bonuses, with the payments reportedly linked to the organisation responsible for staging the World Cup in the United States.
FIFA responded by saying it does not provide its president with a second wage. A spokesperson said the annual remuneration of the FIFA president, along with other contractual benefits, is decided by an independent remuneration subcommittee.
The organisation also rejected any suggestion that financial information had been withheld or that its own statutes had been breached. FIFA said its accounts are independently audited and that all declarations meet the relevant tax requirements in Switzerland, the United States and other jurisdictions.
Council meeting remains on the agenda
FIFA said its immediate attention is on Thursday’s FIFA Council meeting, where it intends to engage with member associations and continue plans for the game’s growth.
In its response, the governing body also described the latest World Cup as the most successful in the tournament’s history, while insisting that the allegations surrounding Infantino’s compensation do not reflect its financial reporting or governance procedures.
