Complaint filed could threaten FIFA's US tax-exempt status over Infantino's staff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
FIFA faces potential loss of its tax-exempt status in the United States following a complaint to the IRS regarding claims that a staff member acted as Gianni Infantino's housekeeper in Miami. The complaint alleges that this individual received compensation through FIFA, raising issues about the proper use of tax-exempt resources. FIFA has denied these claims, asserting that Infantino covers personal staff costs himself. The IRS may take months to investigate the complaint, and the outcome could have significant implications for FIFA's financial operations in the U.S.
- •IRS complaint alleges misuse of FIFA's tax-exempt status.
- •Claims suggest a FIFA staff member worked for Infantino privately.
- •FIFA asserts that all domestic staff costs are personally paid by Infantino.
- •The IRS investigation process may take several months.
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA could lose their US tax-exempt status after a complaint is filed to the IRS over Gianni Infantino's Miami housekeeper
"FIFA could lose their tax-exempt status in the United States after a complaint was filed calling for an investigation into claims that someone on their payroll worked privately as Gianni Infantino's housekeeper in Miami. World football's governing body insist their president personally pays for any domestic staff and have accused critics of trying to undermine him.
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