KUALA LUMPUR — Think your salary is impressive? Wait until you hear about Gianni Infantino, the Swiss-Italian boss running world football since 2016. His annual earnings have skyrocketed from €1.28 million to a jaw-dropping €5.27 million — that’s about RM24.8 million a year!
And it’s not just a flat salary. Infantino’s pay package is made up of:
Base salary: ~€2.5 million
Performance bonuses: €1.5 million
Taxable allowances: ~€950,000
Pension contributions: €130,000+
Big events mean even bigger payouts. He pocketed €1.77 million after the 2022 World Cup and another €2.7 million after his 2023 re-election.
And yes, the perks get eyebrow-raising. Leaked records reveal Infantino charged FIFA for:
£8,795 for mattresses
£6,829 for an exercise stepper
£1,086 for a tuxedo
Talk about living the high life while running the world’s game!
With the 2026 World Cup approaching in the US, Canada, and Mexico, Infantino’s mega paychecks and flashy expenses are sure to keep football fans talking, proving that sometimes, the business of football is just as dramatic as the action on the pitch. – January 19, 2026