IOC rejects human rights complaint against FIFA chief Infantino

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that a formal complaint lodged against its member Gianni Infantino, who also serves as president of FIFA, does not fall within the remit of the IOC’s Ethics Committee. The statement, released on Tuesday, clarified that the committee’s mandate is limited to matters directly related to the Olympic Movement and its officials, and therefore it cannot adjudicate allegations concerning activities tied to Infantino’s role in world football.

The complaint, filed by an unnamed sports official, alleged breaches of ethical standards linked to Infantino’s management of FIFA’s governance and commercial agreements. While the IOC acknowledged receipt of the grievance, it emphasized that any investigation must be pursued through FIFA’s own disciplinary mechanisms or other appropriate bodies. The committee’s decision underscores the separation of jurisdictional authority between the two organizations and signals that the matter will be addressed outside the Olympic framework.