IOC dismisses complaint against FIFA chief over Trump support
Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, faced a complaint from human rights NGO FairSquare over alleged breaches of political neutrality rules. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) stated that the matter falls outside its Ethics Commission’s jurisdiction. The complaint centered on Infantino’s support for former US president Donald Trump. The IOC also referenced previous incidents involving Infantino and clarified its ongoing support for sports development projects.
Match highlights
- The IOC rejected FairSquare’s complaint against Gianni Infantino for alleged political bias.
- The IOC Ethics Commission determined the issue was outside its jurisdiction, citing the independence of International Federations.
- Infantino previously attended a meeting convened by Donald Trump and wore a cap referencing Trump’s presidential terms.
- FIFA awarded Trump its inaugural peace prize, with Infantino praising Trump’s efforts to promote peace.
- The IOC confirmed ongoing collaboration with FIFA on sports development initiatives, particularly in Gaza and Palestine.
