Fifa could face US congressional inquiry over financial ties to Trump
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, warned that Fifa may be subject to a US congressional investigation. This could stem from Fifa’s proposed multibillion-dollar privatization of its commercial operations and its financial and political ties to Donald Trump. Raskin described the proposed sell-off as a 'smash-and-grab scam of colossal proportions.' A potential inquiry may proceed if Democrats regain control of the House of Representatives in November.
- •Jamie Raskin issued a warning regarding Fifa's financial dealings.
- •Fifa proposed a multibillion-dollar privatization of its operations.
- •Raskin linked Fifa's actions to Donald Trump and his administration.
- •An investigation may occur if Democrats win the House in November.
- 5:24 PMThe Guardian Sport — Fifa could draw US Congress inquiry over ‘smash-and-grab scam’, top Democrat warns
"Jamie Raskin targets football body’s proposed commercial sell-off and links to Trump administration US politics live – latest updates Fifa could face a sweeping US congressional investigation into its expanding financial and political ties to Donald Trump and his family if Democrats reclaim the House of Representatives in November, a senior party figure has warned. Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, accused global football’s governing body of a “smash-and-grab scam of colossal proportions” after it proposed a multibillion-dollar privatization of its commercial operations. Continue reading...
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