Balogun red-card controversy: FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces IOC ethics complaint over Donald Trump lobbying
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.
Infantino Faces Ethics Complaint Over Trump
- FIFA’s Gianni Infantino to face ethics complaint over Trump involvement in USMNT’s Folarin Balogun red card controversy NY Post —
- FIFA boss referred to Olympic ethics board over Trump's World Cup call ABC News —
- Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support The Korea Herald —
- Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support Al Jazeera —
- FIFA's Infantino targeted by complaint to Olympic ethics body after Trump lobbying on Balogun ban The Hindu —