Ethics committee receives complaint
A human rights group accuses Fifa president Gianni Infantino of breaking the body’s neutrality rules. The group says he supported United States president Donald Trump through awards and public praise. It asked Fifa’s ethics committee to investigate his actions. The group sent a complaint letter that a British sports outlet reviewed without naming itself in the text. The letter claims Infantino committed four clear breaches of Fifa’s neutrality principles. It says awarding a peace prize to a sitting leader already violates neutrality. It adds that Infantino cannot set Fifa’s mission or values on his own.
Infantino praised Trump at World Cup draw
Infantino honoured Trump during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC last week. Both stood together on stage at the Kennedy Center during the event. The tournament will take place in the US, Canada and Mexico between 11 June and 19 July next year. Infantino gave Trump a large golden trophy, a medal and a certificate on stage. He told the audience that this behaviour showed what he expected from a leader. He also said the president could always count on his support. A video tribute to Trump played before the presentation.
Social media posts raise further concerns
Infantino praised Trump on Instagram in October and said he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize. He repeated strong support for Trump in a November interview at the American Business Forum in Miami. He said people should support Trump’s actions in the US because they looked positive to him. FairSquare says an Instagram video in January showed support for Trump’s political agenda. The group mentions that Infantino posted it after attending Trump’s inauguration.
FairSquare criticises Fifa structure
Nicholas McGeehan from FairSquare says the issue goes beyond Infantino’s praise of Trump. He argues that Fifa’s governance model enables such behaviour. He says Infantino openly ignores the body’s rules because the structure allows it. He believes this situation harms the sport’s interests and creates risks for football’s global integrity.
