Congressman Raskin requests documents from FIFA president Infantino
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:27 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Rep. Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, has requested documents and testimony from FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The request involves communications related to benefits conferred on Donald Trump, including a controversial FIFA office in Trump Tower. Raskin has set an Aug. 9 deadline for Infantino to comply and requested a transcribed interview. This move follows accusations of bribery linked to FIFA and its dealings with Trump's administration, with Raskin citing disproportionate ticket pricing at the recent World Cup as part of the ongoing scrutiny. FIFA has yet to respond to the request for comment.
- •Jamie Raskin pushes for FIFA to release records involving Trump.
- •Infantino accused of 'outright bribery' related to FIFA's office in Trump Tower.
- •Raskin's letter calls for a transcribed interview with Infantino.
- •Aug. 9 is the deadline for Infantino to provide requested documents.
- •Previous ties between FIFA and Trump administration have raised concerns.
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Democratic congressman requests investigation into Infantino, FIFA 'corruption'
- 8:22 PMThe Guardian Sport — Fifa president Gianni Infantino called to appear before Congress over Trump ties
"Democrat Jamie Raskin pushes Fifa to release records of contact with Trump, administration and family business Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, has launched an investigation into Fifa president Gianni Infantino, seeking documents that would detail the ties between soccer’s governing body and Donald Trump and his administration. In a Sunday letter, Raskin wrote to Infantino and called for Fifa to provide any documents and communications related to gifts, payments or benefits provided to Trump and his associates, as well as the visitor logs for Fifa’s office space in Trump Tower, which it acquired last year. The committee also requested that Infantino sit for a transcribed interview. Continue reading...
"Rep. Jamie Raskin requested testimony and documents from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of "corruption" in his dealings with Donald Trump.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 8:27 PMDemocratic congressman requests investigation into Infantino, FIFA 'corruption'
Rep. Jamie Raskin requested testimony and documents from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of "corruption" in his dealings with Donald Trump.
- The Guardian SportJul 27, 2026, 8:22 PMFifa president Gianni Infantino called to appear before Congress over Trump ties
Democrat Jamie Raskin pushes Fifa to release records of contact with Trump, administration and family business Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, has launched an investigation into Fifa president Gianni Infantino, seeking documents that would detail the ties between soccer’s governing body and Donald Trump and his administration. In a Sunday letter, Raskin wrote to Infantino and called for Fifa to provide any documents and communications related to gifts, payments or benefits provided to Trump and his associates, as well as the visitor logs for Fifa’s office space in Trump Tower, which it acquired last year. The committee also requested that Infantino sit for a transcribed interview. Continue reading...
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