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Brazil Football Chief Faces Claims He Used Federation Funds for Alleged Mistress at World Cup
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First reported by Walla · Jun 16, 2026
What happened
Brazilian media accuse football federation president Samir Xaud of using confederation funds to send an alleged mistress to the World Cup in the United States. The claims, which remain unproven, have intensified scrutiny of the Brazilian Football Confederation during the 2026 tournament.
- 01Samir Xaud is accused of funding a woman’s World Cup trip with federation money.
- 02Reports say she arrived in the U.S. as a Brazilian federation guest.
- 03Brazilian media say the woman is Xaud’s alleged mistress, not yet a criminal case.
- 04Xaud has been married to Natalia for more than 20 years and has three children.
- 05The scandal hits as Brazil tries to project stability during the 2026 World Cup.
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