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Gianni Infantino faces a fresh FIFA controversy over an alleged 'secret World Cup payment'

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First reported on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 11:38 EDT by The Independent·Latest article on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 12:29 EDT

Summary

Gianni Infantino is in a fresh FIFA controversy over a 'secret World Cup payment', The Independent reported on Tuesday 13 October, saying the FIFA president allegedly failed to disclose receiving a World Cup payment. Pressure is mounting on Gianni Infantino as the FIFA president's 'second salary' has been revealed, the Evening Standard reported, and the Swiss chief's job has been plunged into further uncertainty after the latest scandal, according to the Evening Standard.

Latest: The Independent reported that Gianni Infantino allegedly failed to disclose receiving a World Cup payment, and the Evening Standard said pressure was mounting on the FIFA president after a 'second salary' was revealed.

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How it unfolded

  1. Tuesday 13 October

    The Independent reported that Gianni Infantino allegedly failed to disclose receiving a World Cup payment, and the Evening Standard said pressure was mounting on the FIFA president after a 'second salary' was revealed.