FIFA president Gianni Infantino could receive a subpoena as soon as January to answer questions before the United States Congress.

This would be part of a congressional investigation into his relationship with US President Donald Trump.

The inquiry is looking, among other things, into alleged efforts to secure a work permit for a housekeeper in Miami.

The documents reportedly raised questions about whether FIFA may have covered the employee’s expenses.

The world governing body responsible for organising the World Cup has so far denied any wrongdoing and says that expenses related to its president’s domestic staff are paid privately.