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Over 100,000 demand FIFA ethics probe into Infantino's Trump links
A human rights organisation has submitted a complaint signed by more than 100,000 people calling for FIFA to investigate President Gianni Infantino over alleged code of ethics violations related to his connections with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Human rights group FairSquare announced on Tuesday that it has filed a formal complaint with FIFA's ethics body, backed by over 100,000 signatories, seeking an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged breaches of the organisation's code of conduct.
The complaint centres on Infantino's reported ties with the U.S. President, which the organisation contends may violate FIFA's ethics regulations. FairSquare did not provide specific details about the nature of the alleged breaches or the circumstances surrounding the connections in question.
The move represents a significant show of public pressure on world soccer's governing body to scrutinise the conduct of its top official. FIFA's ethics code sets standards for officials and employees regarding conflicts of interest, abuse of power, and other matters of governance.
Infantino has led FIFA since 2016 and has been a central figure in the world body's operations during a period of significant change and reform within the organisation. The complaint now moves the matter into FIFA's formal ethics investigation process, though the timeline and scope of any potential probe remain unclear.