As the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino is no stranger to controversy. Despite facing scrutiny for his high salary and luxurious lifestyle, Infantino continues to enjoy a life of opulence, with his salary increasing by a whopping 250% since he took office in 2016.
According to reports, Infantino’s annual salary has risen to a staggering 4.16 million Swiss francs, equivalent to around 19 million Polish złotys. But that’s not all – he also receives a range of benefits, including a penthouse apartment in Zug, Switzerland, and a luxurious home in Miami, Florida. The penthouse apartment alone costs around 7,950 Swiss francs per month, equivalent to over 36,000 Polish złotys.
Luxury Lifestyle
Infantino’s daughter attends the prestigious Ransom Everglades School in Miami, with an annual tuition fee of around 51,960 US dollars, equivalent to approximately 211,000 Polish złotys. The cost of her education is, of course, covered by FIFA.
In addition to his lavish lifestyle, Infantino also has access to a range of luxury properties around the world, including a penthouse apartment in Paris and a home in Doha, Qatar. His love of travel is also well-documented, with frequent trips to the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Criticism and Controversy
Despite his luxurious lifestyle, Infantino has faced criticism for his high salary and lack of transparency over his benefits package. FIFA has defended his salary, citing that it is comparable to those of other international sports organizations based in Switzerland.
However, many have raised questions about the organization’s lack of transparency and accountability. „It’s unfair to block additional benefits for the president,” said a FIFA spokesperson. However, critics argue that FIFA’s status as a non-profit organization means that it should be subject to greater scrutiny.
A Call for Reform
Fabian Eberhard, deputy editor-in-chief of Blick, has called for FIFA to reorganize itself as a company, rather than a non-profit organization. „It would be better if FIFA reorganized itself as a company. FIFA as a company would be more honest,” he said.
With revenues of 5.8 billion US dollars in 2022, FIFA is one of the wealthiest sports organizations in the world. However, its lack of transparency and accountability has led to criticism and controversy.
As Infantino continues to enjoy his luxurious lifestyle, questions will continue to be raised about the organization’s priorities and values. With the 2026 World Cup just around the corner, FIFA must work to restore trust and credibility with football fans around the world.
Sources:
* Blick magazine
* Jossimar portal
* FIFA official website
* Ransom Everglades School official website
Key Statistics:
* Infantino’s annual salary: 4.16 million Swiss francs (around 19 million Polish złotys)
* Tuition fee for Ransom Everglades School: 51,960 US dollars (around 211,000 Polish złotys)
* Monthly rent for Infantino’s penthouse apartment: 7,950 Swiss francs (around 36,000 Polish złotys)
* FIFA’s revenue in 2022: 5.8 billion US dollars
