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IOC President Surprised by FIFA's Trump Meeting Amid Gaza Plans

2/20/2026

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Kirsty Coventry, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said she was surprised by Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, participating in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Coventry pledged to investigate and reaffirm the IOC's neutrality per its Charter.
The Board of Peace aims to fund Gaza's reconstruction, including sports facilities.
Infantino's involvement includes plans for 50 mini-pitches, five full-size pitches, a FIFA academy, and a 20,000-seat stadium.

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Kirsty Coventry, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said she was surprised by Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, participating in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Coventry pledged to investigate and reaffirm the IOC's neutrality per its Charter.
The Board of Peace aims to fund Gaza's reconstruction, including sports facilities.
Infantino's involvement includes plans for 50 mini-pitches, five full-size pitches, a FIFA academy, and a 20,000-seat stadium.