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Swiss complaint triggers FIFA ethics probe into Infantino

9/9/2026

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Switzerland received a complaint to FIFA’s Ethics Committee accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino of breaches.
Over 100,000 signatories allege Infantino abused power and violated neutrality.
FairSquare says U.S. President Donald Trump asked Infantino to review US striker Folarin Balogun’s red card.
FairSquare cites the lifted red card as evidence of bias.
Infantino abandoned the FIFA Forward Enterprise scheme after investor pressure while planning a fourth term in March unopposed.

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Switzerland received a complaint to FIFA’s Ethics Committee accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino of breaches.
Over 100,000 signatories allege Infantino abused power and violated neutrality.
FairSquare says U.S. President Donald Trump asked Infantino to review US striker Folarin Balogun’s red card.
FairSquare cites the lifted red card as evidence of bias.
Infantino abandoned the FIFA Forward Enterprise scheme after investor pressure while planning a fourth term in March unopposed.