FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing controversy after reports surfaced regarding an additional $1.76 million payment he allegedly received in 2024 through the organization overseeing the World Cup. Tax filings in the United States suggest these funds were not disclosed in FIFA’s official annual report. The money was reportedly used to cover personal expenses in Miami, including the rental of a luxury villa. Despite a 2016 commitment to annual salary transparency, it appears Infantino benefited from a secondary income stream that remained hidden from public records. FIFA has provided no explanation for these payments, leading to calls for an independent investigation into the matter, with sources suggesting similar payments may have been issued for 2025 and 2026.