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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

Fifa chief Gianni Infantino to escape IOC investigation over Donald Trump allegations

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will not investigate claims that Fifa president Gianni Infantino violated Olympic neutrality rules through his interactions with United States President Donald Trump.

Human rights organisation FairSquare lodged a complaint with the IOC earlier this month, highlighting Fifa’s decision to postpone a World Cup suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun.

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