Fifa President Gianni Infantino faces accusations of violating the organization’s neutrality rules concerning U.S. President Donald Trump, with whom he has cultivated a close relationship. FairSquare, a sport accountability group, has filed a complaint with FIFA’s ethics committee, citing Infantino’s comments and the awarding of a FIFA peace prize to Trump as breaches. The complaint highlights Infantino’s public support for Trump and questions the process by which the peace prize was granted, arguing it lacked the proper approval and violated FIFA’s neutrality obligations. FairSquare alleges that the FIFA president does not have the authority to unilaterally dictate the organization’s mission and values.
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During a recent Oval Office visit, President Trump requested to keep the FIFA World Cup trophy after holding it, but was denied by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who explained it was for the upcoming tournament winners. However, Trump did keep the FIFA Club World Cup trophy from this summer’s tournament and had a replica sent to the winners. The meeting also highlighted Trump’s extensive gold-themed renovation of the Oval Office, which he described as a necessary change to the space.
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In a surprising turn of events, President Trump has retained the original Club World Cup trophy, utilizing it as an Oval Office ornament. Chelsea, the tournament’s victor, was presented with a replica trophy following their victory over Paris Saint-Germain. FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who has maintained a close relationship with Trump, allowed the president to keep the original trophy after its delivery. Trump also drew criticism for overshadowing the players’ celebration by remaining on stage after the trophy presentation, much to the confusion of the team.
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