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Complaint Filed Against FIFA President Infantino Over Political Neutrality Violations
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Complaint Filed Against FIFA President Infantino Over Political Neutrality Violations
A rights organization has filed a formal complaint with the International Olympic Committee accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino of breaching political neutrality rules in his dealings with U.S. President Donald Trump.
- The complaint, submitted by Fair Square, alleges Infantino violated the Olympic Charter and ethics code multiple times.
- The complaint cites Infantino’s alleged intervention in the case of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun during the 2026 World Cup.
- FIFA's disciplinary committee suspended Balogun's one-match ban after a phone call between Trump and Infantino, The Times reported.
- The Times also reported that the disciplinary committee chairman made the suspension decision alone, an unprecedented move.
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