Gianni Infantino accused of breaking Fifa rules with Trump’s peace prize

December 9, 2025

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing allegations of violating FIFA's political neutrality rules after presenting Donald Trump with the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. The advocacy group FairSquare has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA's ethics committee, citing concerns over Infantino's close relationship with Trump and the circumstances surrounding the award.

Gianni Infantino accused of breaking Fifa rules with Trump’s peace prize

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Gianni Infantino awarded Donald Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize.
The award was presented during the World Cup draw in Washington DC.
FairSquare has filed a complaint with FIFA's ethics committee.
The complaint alleges a breach of FIFA's rules on political neutrality.
Infantino and Trump have developed a close relationship, especially with the US co-hosting the next World Cup.

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Gianni Infantino accused of breaking Fifa rules with Trump’s peace prize

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