Gianni Infantino has reached his 10-year anniversary as Fifa president, having been elected with a mandate to revitalise football's global governing body. His tenure began with Fifa facing widespread corruption allegations and a reported $550m (£392m) financial deficit after sponsors withdrew.
A decade on, Fifa's financial health has reportedly improved significantly, with the organisation anticipating record revenues of $13bn (£9.6bn) for the three-year cycle concluding at the end of this year. These figures are partly attributed to the controversial Club World Cup and the expanded World Cup, which features higher ticket prices.
However, Infantino's presidency has also been marked by controversy. Recent proposals to sell stakes in Fifa competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors have drawn criticism. He has also clashed with players' unions and European football bodies, and faced scrutiny over the allocation of World Cups and a 33% pay rise in May 2024, which increased his base salary to 2.6m Swiss francs (£2.3m).