Several outlets report that FIFA President Gianni Gianni Infantino faces an ethics complaint tied to the handling of US forward Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card suspension. After Balogun receives a red card in the round of 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina, FIFA initially imposes a one-match ban. The suspension is later overturned, allowing Balogun to play the subsequent match. According to the reports, US President Donald Trump publicly claims credit for influencing FIFA’s decision, and a US Soccer legal team is described as having been involved in efforts to rescind the ban.

FairSquare, an NGO referenced by multiple sources, is said to have lodged the complaint with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ethics body, alleging Infantino breached political neutrality rules and citing his contacts and ties connected to the Trump intervention. The Hindu and Inside World Football state the IOC’s jurisdiction applies because Infantino is among invited IOC members. Other reports add that European MPs and lawmakers have called for a probe. However, Irish Mirror reports that the IOC declines to investigate on jurisdictional grounds regarding the political neutrality allegation.