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FIFA Eyes Ethics Probe of Infantino Over Trump Support

7/10/2026

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FIFA may launch a preliminary ethics investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino after FairSquare filed a neutrality complaint.
FairSquare lodged the complaint with FIFA’s Ethics Committee in December 2025, citing Infantino’s support for President Donald Trump.
Fifty European Parliament members wrote to the Ethics Committee to back the neutrality complaint.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry said no complaint has been received yet but would examine one if filed.

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FIFA may launch a preliminary ethics investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino after FairSquare filed a neutrality complaint.
FairSquare lodged the complaint with FIFA’s Ethics Committee in December 2025, citing Infantino’s support for President Donald Trump.
Fifty European Parliament members wrote to the Ethics Committee to back the neutrality complaint.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry said no complaint has been received yet but would examine one if filed.