Infantino’s pay under scrutiny as FIFA rejects any wrongdoing

This update focuses on Infantino FIFA remuneration. Gianni Infantino’s pay package is once again under fire, as FIFA firmly denies having made any irregular payment to its president.

Infantino FIFA remuneration dispute triggered by US tax documents

According to an investigation by British daily The Times, Gianni Infantino allegedly received an additional payment of 1.76 million US dollars in 2024, around 1.5 million euros.

This amount is said to have been channelled through FWC2026 US Inc., the company in charge of organising the 2026 World Cup in the United States, and would come on top of the salary already declared by FIFA.

Based on US tax filings, the revelations raise fresh questions about how the head of world football is paid and how transparent FIFA really is regarding money linked to the 2026 tournament.

FIFA insists there is no “second salary” for its president

Facing a media storm, FIFA moved quickly. In a statement released on Tuesday, a spokesperson said the organisation complies with its obligations and that there is no opaque scheme around Gianni Infantino.

“FIFA does not pay a second salary to its president and complies with all reporting obligations regarding remuneration,” the spokesperson stressed, in comments relayed in the official reaction.

FIFA points out that Gianni Infantino’s annual remuneration and contractual benefits are set by an independent compensation sub-committee. This internal body is meant to provide a clear, documented framework, and it lies at the heart of FIFA’s defence.

The Infantino FIFA remuneration is therefore presented from Zurich as fully regulated and compliant, despite the doubts raised by the press investigation.

Audits and transparency at the centre of FIFA’s defence

Beyond Infantino’s personal case, FIFA rejects any allegation of hiding financial information or breaching its own statutes. The organisation stresses that its accounts are subject to independent audits.

It says its financial reporting complies with the relevant regulations, without publicly detailing the exact nature of the flows mentioned by The Times.

For Moroccan fans who closely follow global football – and Moroccans living abroad who care about the sport’s image – the Infantino FIFA remuneration case reopens a recurring question: can the institutions running the biggest competitions be trusted?

Why this matters for fans, from Morocco to abroad

This controversy does not change the day-to-day procedures of Moroccans living abroad, but it does weigh on the broader image of football, its flagship tournaments and their leaders.

Every time a governance scandal breaks, expectations rise around transparency, oversight and accountability. Moroccan supporters, whether in the country or overseas, watch these debates closely, as football remains a powerful emotional link with their homeland.

For now, FIFA is sticking to its line: the this case is, in its view, fully compliant with internal rules and applicable law. The open question is whether new revelations will emerge, or whether the organisation’s arguments will be enough to calm the concerns over its governance.

Key questions fans will be watching

While waiting for any further clarification, several issues will remain under close scrutiny:

• how transparent the contracts linked to the 2026 World Cup really are;
• the precise role of FWC2026 US Inc. in the chain of payments;
• the findings of the independent audits highlighted by FIFA;
• the reactions of leading figures in world football.

These points will shape how fans, in Morocco and across the Moroccan community abroad, judge the credibility of top-level football in the coming years.

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