The FIFA was already before ridiculous and corrupt, Sepp Blatter started with that and Infantino is perfectionising it. FIFA generates billions in profits from World Cups. Over the course of the four-year cycle centered on the men's World Cup, the association projects revenues of around 13 billion US dollars. FIFA's actual net profit amounts to several billion US dollars. The majority of this revenue (over 4 billion) is generated through broadcasting rights, followed by sponsorship deals and ticket sales. Yes, FIFA pays taxes, but it benefits significantly from its status as an association. Because it is registered in Switzerland (in Zurich), it pays a reduced tax rate of around four percent on its profits there. Furthermore, for tournaments such as the World Cup, it often secures contractual tax exemptions.
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