Fifa president Gianni Infantino facing fresh crisis over undeclared $1.7m payment
FIFA President Gianni Infantino continues to face re-election challenges after his failed attempt to sell World Cup rights is now followed by the failure to undisclose a big chunk of earnings related to the tournament.
By Rowan CallaghanSouth Africa
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Uncovered US tax filings revealing undisclosed $1.76m payment from World Cup organising entity have plunged Fifa president Gianni Infantino into a transparency crisis, threatening to overshadow the record commercial success of the North American tournament.
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- October 16, 2026
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- Rowan Callaghan
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