Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterThe Times has issued a correction and apology to both Gianni Infantino and FIFA for a story published on October 13, containing false information about the body's President.In that article, it was alleged that the FIFA President had taken a second salary that had not been disclosed, which The Times now admit was incorrect.FIFA responded to the apology on X (formerly Twitter) by claiming: It is evident that there is a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine FIFA and its President.FIFA respond to second salary correction and apology from The Times after publishing false Gianni Infantino storyThe statement continued: FIFA urges the media to act responsibly and carefully verify all sourcing to prevent the publication and subsequent reproduction of false and defamatory information.In their apology, The Times accepted that regulations do not require FIFA to include certain expenses and reimbursements received by its President in the annual report. You may like Gianni Infantino receives major new blow to FIFA presidency as peers admit 'trust is broken' How much does Gianni Infantino earn? Sepp Blatter lecturing Gianni Infantino is embarrassing That is because they are not considered to be compensation under Swiss reporting requirements, making the publications second salary claim false.Their apology and correction read: On 13 October 2026 (Sport), we reported that Gianni Infantino received a second salary from Fifa, which Fifa had failed to disclose.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.This is incorrect. There was no second salary. Regulations do not require Fifa to include expenses and reimbursements received by Mr Infantino in its annual report as they are not considered compensation under Swiss reporting requirements.Additionally, The Times apologised for a second false claim, related to Infantino purchasing, alleging, a Miami property at a suspected undervalue.We also accept Mr Infantino did not purchase a property in Miami at a suspected undervalue as we reported, continued The Times statement. What to read next Donald Trump misses the point spectacularly with one-word revelation about FIFA President Gianni Infantino Could Luis Figo become the first former footballer to be FIFA president? Portuguese legend drops explosive Gianni Infantino statement UEFA preparing to bring criminal proceedings against Gianni Infantino And neither he nor his family are the legal or beneficial owners of Shadi LLC and have no control over that company, as we suggested.We are happy to make these corrections and apologise to Mr Infantino and Fifa for the errors.In response, an outraged FIFA clarified that they welcome legitimate scrutiny, but that The Times crossed that line.Scrutiny is not a license to amplify false allegations. Where reporting is inaccurate, misleading, or totally false, as in this case, FIFA will continue to challenge it directly and vigorously.Kedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
