The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed it will not investigate FIFA president Gianni Infantino after receiving a complaint over his relationship with United States President Donald Trump. Human rights organisation FairSquare alleged that Infantino breached the IOCs rules on political neutrality by expressing support for Trump during the World Cup.The complaint followed Trumps admission that he had personally contacted Infantino to request a review of the red card shown to United States striker Folarin Balogun.Balogun had been expected to miss the USAs World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after being sent off in a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.However, following Trumps intervention, the strikers automatic one-match suspension was suspended for 12 months. No further explanation was given beyond reference to a regulation allowing disciplinary sanctions to be suspended.Balogun went on to start the last-16 tie, which the United States lost 4-1 to Belgium.Infantino has been an IOC member since 2020.IOC plays down Infantino controversyArticle two of the Olympic Charter states that IOC members will not accept from governments, organisations, or other parties, any mandate or instructions liable to interfere with the freedom of their action and vote.Despite that, the IOC said the complaint fell outside the remit of its ethics commission.In a statement, the organisation said: The current complaint, with regard to the FIFA president, refers only to the international federations decisions on its governance and its management, including its relations with government, and to the international federations implementation of the rules of its sport, which are both outside the scope of application of the IOC Code of Ethics.The announcement came a day after the Norwegian Football Federation revealed it was considering submitting a formal complaint to FIFAs ethics committee over the decision to suspend Baloguns automatic ban. Topics Donald Trump Gianni Infantino Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Donald Trump ready to endorse Gianni Infantino for the role of secretary-general of the United Nations Jon Fisher 22nd July, 2026 Argentina star attacks unfounded conspiracy theories over World Cup: I see how many people hoped for this defeat Ben Miller 21st July, 2026 Lamine Yamal trolls Argentina as Spain mock World Cup final fighting: Event of the year Ben Miller 20th July, 2026 Lionel Messi breaks silence on immense pain of World Cup final result: I want to congratulate Spain Ben Miller 20th July, 2026 World Cup final 2026: Spain vs Argentina ratings as Lionel Messi struggles and Rodri wins Player of the Tournament Ben Miller 20th July, 2026 Ferran Torres confesses Lionel Messi nervousness before World Cup final 2026: The goal belonged to 47 million Ben Miller 19th July, 2026
