FIFA chief Infantino faces IOC investigation over political neutrality claims
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 6:09 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino may be investigated by the International Olympic Committee following a complaint from the rights group FairSquare. The complaint alleges that Infantino breached political neutrality rules due to his support for U.S. President Donald Trump. FairSquare plans to file the complaint with the IOC, escalating a prior challenge to FIFA's ethics processes. Infantino has been a member of the IOC since 2020. IOC President Kirsty Coventry indicated that the committee would look into any formal complaint received concerning Infantino's actions.
- •FairSquare alleges Infantino breached FIFA's Code of Ethics.
- •The complaint follows prior actions against Infantino by FairSquare.
- •Infantino's support for Trump includes backing the FIFA Peace Prize.
- •Infantino has been an IOC member since 2020.
- •IOC to investigate if a formal complaint is received.
- 6:09 AMYahoo Sports — FIFA Chief’s Trump Ties Could Spark IOC Investigation
"FIFA President Gianni Infantino could face an investigation by the International Olympic Committee after a rights group announced plans on Wednesday to file a complaint alleging he breached political neutrality rules through his support for U.S. President Donald Trump. Human rights group FairSquare said it will lodge the complaint with the IOC regarding Infantino's "repeated breach of political neutrality rules," escalating a dispute that has already seen them challenge FIFA's own ethics processes. FairSquare had filed a complaint with FIFA's Ethics Committee in December 2025, citing multiple instances where Infantino "expressed his public support for the actions and policies" of Trump.
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