Reports say FIFA covered Gianni Infantino’s U.S. taxes

Business · First reported 2 Nov, 05:01 · Updated 05:55

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The New York Times and New York Post report that FIFA agreed to cover tax costs for its president, Gianni Infantino, after his move to Miami. The Post reports the bill could reach about $4 million and says the arrangement was not disclosed publicly. FIFA told the Times it followed its rules and applicable laws.

The reports say FIFA covered or agreed to cover U.S. taxes for President Gianni Infantino, with the total expected to reach about $4 million.
The Post says a FIFA committee approved the arrangement in 2024 as Infantino moved from Switzerland to Miami, and that the decision was not disclosed in filings.
FIFA told the Times that its regulations, processes and applicable laws were followed, and said senior management pay is independently audited, according to the Post.

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Key facts

Reported tax total: Expected to reach about $4 million.
Committee decision: The Post says a three-person committee approved covering the taxes in 2024.
Reported Miami rent: $600,000 annually.
FIFA response: FIFA said its internal rules and processes, and applicable laws, were followed.