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IOC Infantino Investigation Refusal
Tracked across 2 sources · Updated 4h ago
The IOC declined to investigate FIFA President Gianni Infantino over Donald Trump's involvement in reversing Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension. Infantino later defended the decision, accusing critics of spreading hate and citing the tournament's safety and joy.
How it unfolded
16h ago
Infantino defends Trump-Balogun decision, slams critics
4d ago
IOC refuses to investigate Infantino on Trump role
What happened earlier
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Full story →"No Violence, 100% Safety": Gianni Infantino Slams FIFA World Cup 2026 Critics For 'Spreading Hate'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the 2026 World Cup against critics.
Infantino accused critics of spreading hate and false rumors about the tournament.
He claimed the World Cup brings only joy and happiness with no violence and 100% safety.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Why IOC won't investigate Infantino over Trump's role in Balogun red-card row
The International Olympic Committee will not investigate FIFA president Gianni Infantino over the Folarin Balogun red-card suspension reversal.
The IOC said it lacks jurisdiction because the complaint concerns FIFA governance and football regulations, not Infantino's conduct as an IOC member.
The complaint was filed by NGO FairSquare, alleging Infantino breached political neutrality after US President Donald Trump intervened to reverse Balogun's mandatory suspension.
Norway's Football Federation will consider filing its own ethics complaint against Gianni Infantino.