FIFA president Gianni Infantino under scrutiny over domestic worker allegations

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing a formal complaint filed with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding allegations that FIFA funds were used to pay for a personal domestic worker at his residence in Miami. Reports suggest that between June 2025 and 2026, a 30-year-old woman from Nicaragua worked in the president's home while allegedly being compensated by the governing body. It is further alleged that Infantino utilized personal connections with the administration of Donald Trump to secure a work permit for the woman under a refugee program.

The allegations have sparked significant scrutiny regarding the financial transparency and governance of FIFA. While the organization is under pressure to clarify the management of its resources, a FIFA spokesperson has officially denied any wrongdoing. The representative stated that matters concerning the president's private life remain personal, and asserted that all costs associated with domestic staff are covered directly by Infantino himself. The situation remains under review as authorities examine the nature of the financial conduct and the legitimacy of the employment arrangements reported during this period.