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.