Politicians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president

Gianni Infantino, the current president of Fifa, often travels in style, accompanied by a fleet of blacked out Mercedes and private jets. His arrival at the Fifa headquarters in Rabat, Morocco, for instance, was marked by a cavalcade of vehicles and police cars, a far cry from the ordinary meetings he attends. Infantino's role as Fifa president involves building relationships with powerful people worldwide, including US President Donald Trump, a connection that has been both beneficial and controversial.

Prior to the Fifa Forward Enterprise plan, Infantino was seen as a powerful figure who was difficult to challenge. However, following a scandal involving the aborted plan to sell a stake in the men's World Cup to private equity firms, Infantino now appears to be attempting to return to business as usual. Despite Uefa's threat to boycott Fifa tournaments, Infantino remains steadfast, bolstered by the support he has received from outside Europe.

As the head of the world's most popular sport, Infantino commands a substantial salary of about £4m, nearly triple what he earned when he was first elected in 2016. This high salary, along with a generous 'per diem' for expenses and living costs, reflects the immense responsibility and global reach of his position. Despite criticism over his close ties with Trump and his political neutrality, Infantino remains resolute in his role, traveling extensively to attend confederation meetings and global tournaments.