Over 100,000 sign campaign complaint against Fifa president Gianni Infantino

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Over 100,000 sign campaign complaint against Fifa president Gianni Infantino
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More than 100,000 individuals have signed a formal complaint against Fifa president Gianni Infantino. The Reboot Fifa campaign, which initiated the effort, alleges that Infantino violated his duty of political neutrality and loyalty. Specific grievances include his interactions with Donald Trump, the overturned red card issued to Folarin Balogun, and the failed Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme. The campaign, which was launched prior to the World Cup, seeks to address what organizers term institutional failings of governance within the organization. The group intends to present this submission as a major formal complaint regarding the management of Fifa. Organizers continue to gather support as they attempt to hold the governing body accountable for internal decisions and administrative actions.

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  • More than 100,000 people have signed a complaint against Gianni Infantino.
  • The Reboot Fifa campaign accuses the president of abusing his power.
  • Concerns include interactions with Donald Trump and the aborted Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme.
  • The complaint also cites the reversal of a red card given to Folarin Balogun.
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Letter alleges Fifa president ‘has abused his power’ Donald Trump links and FFE scandal among objections More than 100,000 people have added their names to a complaint against Gianni Infantino, alleging the Fifa president has “at a minimum, abused his power, violated his duty of political neutrality, and violated his duty of loyalty” through his interactions with Donald Trump. The Reboot Fifa campaign was launched before the World Cup with the aim of delivering “the biggest complaint Fifa has ever received” over the organisation’s alleged failings of governance. The campaign has since extended the scope of its accusations to include the overturning of the red card awarded to Folarin Balogun at the tournament and the aborted Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) scheme. Continue reading...

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