Former Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) governance official Miguel Maduro called for an independent inquiry into a reported $1.7 million payment from a World Cup organising company to President Gianni Infantino.
The Times identified the payment in a US tax filing by FWC2026 US Inc., which organised the 2026 World Cup. It reported that FIFA omitted the additional compensation from its 2024 annual report.
FIFA rejected that account. “FIFA does not pay a second salary to the FIFA president,” a spokesperson said.
The organisation denies failing to disclose financial information or breaching its statutes. It maintains that an independent compensation subcommittee determines the president’s annual remuneration and contractual benefits.
FIFA said it properly reported the US payment to American tax authorities. It added that independent auditors examine its accounts and that its declarations comply with applicable tax regulations.
Maduro argued that payments through FIFA-related companies should still appear in the governing body’s public disclosures. He described the alleged omission as a violation of its rules.
FIFA’s statutes require public disclosure of individual compensation for the president, council members and secretary general.
Its 2024 compensation table lists 4.274 million Swiss francs for Infantino. That amount combines base salary, variable salary and a flat-rate allowance.
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Infantino has declared his intention to seek another presidential term. FIFA will hold the election at its congress in Rabat, Morocco, on March 18, 2027.
(With additional input from Sky Sports)
