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Fifa president Gianni Infantino facing fresh crisis over undeclared R29 million payment

IOL Sport · 16 October 2026 at 12:15

Fifa president Gianni Infantino facing fresh crisis over undeclared R29 million payment

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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Fifa president Gianni Infantino facing fresh crisis over undeclared R29 million payment

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