IRS Complaint Alleges FIFA Paid President's Private Housekeeper

A legal complaint filed with the Internal Revenue Service alleges that FIFA president Gianni Infantino used organization funds to pay for a private housekeeper at his residence in Miami. The complaint, submitted by lawyer Abed Ayoub, argues that FIFA leadership abused the organization's 501(c)(4) tax-exempt status by compensating a domestic worker through a FIFA-affiliated entity.

If the IRS validates these claims, FIFA could lose its tax-exempt status within the United States. A FIFA spokesperson denied the allegations, stating that the president personally covers the costs of his domestic staff. The organization characterized the claims as part of a concerted effort to undermine the body and its president, urging the media to act responsibly.

The filing comes amid increased scrutiny of Infantino's activities in the U.S. by Democratic politicians following midterm elections. Separately, former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticized the current leadership, claiming that FIFA is suffering under a leader who has allowed himself to be blinded.