FIFA: Gianni Infantino faces complaint over ties to Donald Trump

This update focuses on FIFA Gianni Infantino complaint. UK-based NGO FairSquare has filed a complaint with FIFA’s Ethics Committee against Gianni Infantino, accusing him of a series of alleged breaches of political neutrality and loyalty rules linked to his relationship with Donald Trump.

FIFA Gianni Infantino complaint: call for a formal probe

According to an eight-page document cited by the press, FairSquare is asking for a formal investigation targeting the FIFA president. The NGO refers to “repeated violations” of the ethics code, all connected to Gianni Infantino’s interactions with former US president Donald Trump.

The organisation lists eight separate incidents in chronological order. For FairSquare, these episodes, taken together, point to behaviour that is incompatible with the responsibilities of the head of world football.

Eight incidents under scrutiny

The first four incidents date back to last year. Two are linked to a peace award granted by FIFA to Donald Trump. The other two relate to support messages Gianni Infantino posted on Instagram in favour of the US leader.

The remaining four incidents reportedly occurred in 2026. FairSquare mentions a case involving US international Folarin Balogun, as well as a plan, later abandoned, for a possible “sale of the World Cup” to the Trump administration.

In the NGO’s view, these elements show an inappropriate political closeness between the FIFA president and a state leader, contradicting the neutrality requirement set out in the Ethics Code.

Political neutrality and trust in global football

At the core of the complaint against Gianni Infantino, FairSquare emphasises two key principles: political neutrality and loyalty to the institution. The NGO argues that repeated gestures of support towards Donald Trump undermine FIFA’s credibility, at a time when football presents itself as universal and above political divides.

The Ethics Code requires FIFA officials to avoid any political positioning or interference in favour of a particular state or leader. FairSquare is therefore urging the Ethics Committee to assess the eight incidents not in isolation, but as a revealing pattern.

• A peace award handed to Donald Trump.
• Support messages on social media.
• The Folarin Balogun case.
• A shelved plan for a possible “sale of the World Cup”.

Why it matters to Moroccan fans abroad

This case breaks at a time when many countries, including Morocco, are investing in football to strengthen their international profile and host major competitions. For Moroccan fans, both at home and abroad, transparent and stable global governance is a key condition.

Decisions taken at the top of FIFA directly affect tournament organisation, match calendars, football governance and, ultimately, the image of the game that Moroccan families feel deeply connected to.

While the Ethics Committee has yet to respond, the FIFA Gianni Infantino complaint filed by FairSquare revives questions about the organisation’s ability to apply to its own leaders the same standards it expects from national federations and football stakeholders.

Moroccans living abroad, often passionate about football and attentive to their country’s standing on the global stage, are likely to follow closely how this procedure unfolds.

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