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FIFA President Under Fire for Political Interference | Adelaide News

FIFA President Under Fire for Political Interference | Adelaide News

Published 3 days, 23 hours ago
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under fire after FairSquare, a human rights group, filed a complaint with the IOC accusing him of violating political neutrality rules — stemming from a World Cup decision that allowed US striker Folarin Balogun to play despite a red card, allegedly influenced by President Trump. This isn’t the first time Infantino’s close ties to Trump have raised eyebrows, including his creation of a FIFA Peace Prize awarded to the president. The IOC is now investigating, highlighting the growing tension between sports governance and political interference.

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