Human Rights Organization Files Another Complaint: Infantino Accused of Pandering to Trump

All of the alleged incidents are linked to former US President Donald Trump. "The FIFA President at the very least abused his power, violated his duty of political neutrality and loyalty in an attempt to curry favor with the American president," DPA news agency quoted from the complaint.

Four of the eight incidents were part of FairSquare's complaint in December 2025, filed after Trump received the FIFA Peace Award. The latest report details Infantino's involvement in the case surrounding Folarin Balogun's rescinded red card, as well as a failed investment plan that met with disapproval from three confederations.

FIFA's Ethics Committee responded to the initial complaint only by acknowledging its receipt. In the past, it failed to act on a similar complaint from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Infantino is currently experiencing the biggest wave of criticism and crisis since taking office in 2016. Despite this, he confirmed he would run for re-election in March 2027.