IOC to look at Infantino’s political neutrality after Trump peace board event

Milan, Feb 21: After FIFA leader Gianni Infantino took part in US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace launch, IOC President Kirsty Coventry said the Olympic body will “look into” his conduct. Infantino and Coventry are among the current 107 International Olympic Committee members who are bound by an oath “to always act independently of … political interests.” Trump hosted the peace board event Thursday in Washington, where Infantino signed a partnership on behalf of FIFA, which could see $75 million of football funds invested in Gaza.
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Infantino has aligned FIFA closely with the US government including attending Trump’s inauguration last year and making a series of visits to the White House and Mar-a-Lago. The US will cohost the tournament with Canada and Mexico starting June 11. (AP)