Balogun red-card row: FIFA prez Infantino faces IOC ethics complaint over Trump lobbying | TheBriefWire
Balogun red-card row: FIFA prez Infantino faces IOC ethics complaint over Trump lobbying
Published 9 July 2026 ยท sports
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces a formal ethics complaint to the IOC. This complaint stems from alleged breaches of political neutrality rules. The issue arose
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces a formal ethics complaint to the IOC. This complaint stems from alleged breaches of political neutrality rules. The issue arose after Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension was overturned. US President Donald Trump publicly claimed credit for influencing FIFA's decision. FairSquare organisation lodged the complaint, citing Infantino's conduct and ties.