Norwegian Football Federation formally complains against FIFA chief Infantino
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 12:08 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) lodged formal complaints against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of possible abuse of power and conflict of interest. The complaints pertain to Infantino's attempt to involve private investors in the World Cup, the intervention regarding Folarin Balogun's suspension, and the decision to award a Peace Prize to Donald Trump. NFF president Lise Klaveness stated the allegations are interconnected, seeking an examination of Infantino's governance and ethical conduct. Infantino plans to run for re-election in March 2027 amid growing criticism from various football governing bodies.
- •NFF filed complaints with FIFA's Ethics Committee and Governance, Audit and Compliance Committee.
- •Complaints involve World Cup investor plans, Balogun's suspension, and Trump's Peace Prize.
- •Lise Klaveness accuses Infantino of a lack of transparency and potential conflicts of interest.
- •Infantino seeks re-election in March 2027; no formal challengers have emerged so far.
- •UEFA and other bodies have criticized Infantino's leadership and decision-making.
- 12:08 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA chief Infantino hit by Norwegian double complaint
"Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been accused of a potential abuse of power and conflict of interest after the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) filed formal complaints to two FIFA committees.The first filing made on Tuesday "asks the Ethics Committee to examine the conduct of FIFA President Gianni Infantino and any other individuals identified through the investigation for potential breaches of FIFA's Code of Ethics".
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