FairSquare to File Complaint Against FIFA President Infantino Over Trump Support

FairSquare, an international sports‑governance watchdog, announced on Tuesday that it will formally lodge a complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, alleging a “repeated breach of political neutrality.” The organization said the grievance will be submitted to FIFA’s Ethics Committee, citing specific instances in which Infantino has publicly expressed support for political positions that contravene the federation’s statutes requiring its officials to remain impartial on political matters.

FairSquare’s statement underscores ongoing concerns within the global football community about the separation of sport and politics. FIFA’s statutes mandate that its leadership maintain political neutrality to safeguard the integrity of the game, and the complaint seeks an investigation into whether Infantino’s actions have violated those provisions. The outcome of the Ethics Committee’s review could have implications for the governance of the sport’s governing body and its adherence to established neutrality guidelines.