Samir Xaud, the 42-year-old president of the Brazilian Football Confederation, is accused of using federation money to fly a woman to New York shortly before the World Cup began. The confederation denies any misuse of funds.
The allegations come from the Brazilian outlet Portal Leo Dias, as relayed by the New York Post. The outlet reported that Xaud was seen dining in Manhattan with a fitness entrepreneur in the days before the tournament. It claims she stayed eight days at a four-star hotel in a room booked under his name, and that the two left a restaurant in a car the federation had rented for his trip.
After New York, the outlet says, Xaud returned to Brazil, where he attended a women’s national team match against the United States on June 8. He then went on to Mexico City and joined his wife of more than 20 years, Natalia, for the opening ceremony. The couple have three children.
A second trip
Portal Leo Dias also alleges a pattern. In December 2025, it says, Xaud paid for a model and influencer to travel to Qatar for a FIFA Intercontinental match, again at the federation’s expense.
The outlet cites documents it obtained. They reportedly show a business-class Emirates flight and a stay at the Ritz-Carlton Doha from December 15 to 19, with the federation paying nearly $3,400 for the hotel.
Sources
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