Infantino Reported to IOC over Alleged Rules Breaches
FairSquare says Infantino breached IOC neutrality rules five times and cites prima facie evidence of two more violations, including the Balogun case.
- FairSquare submitted a complaint to the International Olympic Committee alleging FIFA President Gianni Infantino violated political neutrality rules in dealings with United States President Donald Trump.
- The complaint alleges breaches of the Olympic Charter and code of ethics, citing 'prima facie' evidence of serious violations involving the Folarin Balogun case.
- Fifty members of the European Parliament wrote to the FIFA ethics committee on June 29 urging action, while the Norwegian football federation requested consideration last month.
- Disciplinary committee chair Mohammad Al Kamali suspended Balogun's ban, allegedly following a call from President Donald Trump; FIFA has offered no clarification regarding the decision.
- While FairSquare confirmed the International Olympic Committee logged the grievance, the organization has received no updates; both FIFA and the committee have been approached for comment.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under IOC investigation after advocacy group FairSquare filed a complaint alleging breaches of political neutrality. Key to the inquiry is the controversial reversal of United States striker Folarin Balogun's World Cup 2026 red card suspension and Infantino's public endorsements of Donald Trump. ⚽ FIFA President Gianni Infantino Faces IOC Probe Over Folarin Balogun's Controversial Red Card Reversal.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has received a complaint seeking an investigation into FIFA president Gianni Infantino over alleged breaches of political neutrality, including his reported role in the reversal of United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension during the FIFA World Cup 2026
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