IOC Won't Pursue Its Member Infantino over FIFA Red-Card Ruling at World Cup
The IOC said its ethics commission found no breach of neutrality rules after reviewing FairSquare’s allegations against FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
- On Friday, the International Olympic Committee rejected a complaint from human rights group FairSquare alleging FIFA President Gianni Infantino breached rules on political neutrality in his dealings with United States President Donald Trump.
- FairSquare submitted the complaint earlier this month, citing Infantino's alleged political support for Trump, including concerns over the FIFA Peace Prize awarded to the U.S. president and the deferral of a World Cup suspension for American striker Folarin Balogun.
- Citing jurisdictional limits, the IOC Ethics Commission stated the complaint pertains only to FIFA's internal governance and relations with government, noting its scope is specifically limited to an International Federation's direct relations with the IOC.
- Labeling the decision "absurd," a FairSquare statement argued the IOC's commitment to political neutrality is as rigorous as FIFA's, contending the body lacks ability to enforce its own rules with consistency or impartiality.
- Despite rejecting this specific complaint, the IOC reaffirmed efforts to strengthen good governance across the Olympic Movement, while Infantino remains an IOC member since 2020.
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The Ethics Commission of the International Olympic Committee has rejected a complaint by the non-governmental organisation FaireSquare against FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Those who belong to the IOC are committed to political neutrality - so this also applies to FIFA boss Gianni Infantino. However, because, according to FairSquare, he lies too much with US President Donald Trump, the human rights organization makes a complaint. Unsuccessful.
IOC Draws Line Despite Complaints of Political Neutrality Violation... Infantino Issue is an Internal FIFA Matter OSEN = Reporter Jeong Seung-woo The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided not to investigate allegations of political neutrality violations surrounding FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The BBC reported on the 25th (KST) that "IO
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Independent EspañolIOC member and FIFA leader Gianni Infantino will not have to explain to the Olympic body how U.S. President Donald Trump helped curb the sanction of a player in the World Cup.
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