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title: "Fifa Head Gianni Infantino Faces US Tax Investigation Over Housekeeper Payments"
url: https://noti.group/fifa-head-gianni-infantino-faces-us-tax-investigation-over/
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published: 2026-11-11T19:00:01.000Z
updated: 2026-11-11T23:34:12.896Z
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source: "The Guardian Sport https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/nov/11/complaint-us-irs-fifa-gianni-infantino-housekeeper"
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# Fifa Head Gianni Infantino Faces US Tax Investigation Over Housekeeper Payments

A complaint has been lodged with the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over alleged financial impropriety involving Gianni Infantino, the head of Fifa.

The claim centers on an individual who, it is said, was employed by Fifa but worked exclusively as a housekeeper for Infantino and his wife at their Miami residence. According to documents seen by our publication, this person received compensation or benefits through a Fifa-affiliated entity.

Fifa has stated that any domestic staff are personally paid for by Infantino himself, not the organization. However, if an investigation were to uncover evidence supporting these claims, it could have far-reaching consequences for Fifa's tax-exempt status in the US.

The IRS has 501(c)(4) status, granted to organizations promoting community welfare through charitable, educational or recreational purposes. If found guilty of misusing this status, Fifa could lose its exemption and face significant financial penalties.

Details of the complaint are currently being reviewed by the IRS, which has been approached for comment on the matter.

The complaint filed to the IRS has sparked renewed interest in Fifa's activities and its president Gianni Infantino's personal life. This scrutiny comes at a time when Democratic politicians in the US are set to intensify their examination of Infantino's involvement in the failed Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) scheme and his relationship with the Trump White House.

A spokesperson for Representative Jamie Raskin, ranking member of the House judiciary committee, confirmed that the committee is paying close attention to these developments. Although the committee has not requested documents related to Infantino's housekeeper, it is clear that this issue will be part of a broader investigation into Fifa's activities and governance.

The Fifa spokesperson sought to downplay the significance of the complaint by stating that matters related to the president's personal life are private. However, in an apparent attempt to clarify any confusion, they also emphasized that Infantino personally covers the costs of his domestic staff.

Abed Ayoub, a Washington DC lawyer who submitted the complaint, has a background in immigration law and previously served as national executive director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC). The ADC was part of last year's campaign to ban Israeli football teams from international competition.

Fifa has responded to allegations of wrongdoing by urging the media to act responsibly and verify facts before reporting on sensitive matters.

The organization's statement comes as it faces scrutiny over a complaint filed to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding its president Gianni Infantino's housekeeper. This development follows last year's campaign to ban Israeli football teams from international competition, in which Fifa was involved.

Fifa's predecessor, Sepp Blatter, has been vocal about his criticism of Infantino's leadership style, describing him as a "dictator" who "no longer knows any borders". Blatter made these remarks in an interview with the German magazine Der Spiegel, where he also expressed disapproval for several initiatives introduced by Infantino during his tenure.

Blatter criticized the FFE scheme, the Fifa peace prize, and the overturning of a suspension given to a player who received a red card during the World Cup. He described the peace prize as "embarrassing", pointing out that its recipient had been involved in conflict shortly after receiving the award.

The FFE scheme's abandonment was a result of widespread criticism, and those involved in its implementation have faced scrutiny for their actions.

In an interview, Blatter described Infantino as being disconnected from the rules that govern Fifa, stating that he doesn't understand the boundaries set forth by the organization.

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Source: [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/nov/11/complaint-us-irs-fifa-gianni-infantino-housekeeper)  
Published by Noti Group: https://noti.group/fifa-head-gianni-infantino-faces-us-tax-investigation-over/