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The IOC said it will investigate FIFA president Gianni Infantino for potential breaches of its neutrality charter after he attended the inaugural meeting of Donald Trump’s The Board of Peace, wore a USA hat, and announced a FIFA partnership, a controversy tied to his longstanding ties with Trump.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino urged CAF to take action after chaotic AFCON final where Senegal’s players briefly walked off in protest over a stoppage-time Morocco penalty; CAF and FRMF condemned the incidents and opened investigations, with potential disciplinary measures anticipated.
Trump has shown a strong interest in FIFA, hosting its president Infantino multiple times and using the World Cup as a platform to highlight his influence, while also promoting safety and beautification efforts in Washington.
The article critiques the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup in Miami as a superficial, commercialized event that feels disconnected from genuine football culture, highlighting its artificiality, political influences, and the spectacle-driven nature of modern sports.