FIFA president Infantino accused of rules breach over Trump [View all]
Source: ESPN News Services
A human rights organisation on Tuesday accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of breaching his organisation's rules on political neutrality in relation to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Infantino and Trump have formed a close bond in recent years, with the U.S. one of the co-hosts for next year's men's World Cup.
Infantino even presented Trump with the inaugural FIFA peace prize at last Friday's World Cup draw in Washington, D.C.
FairSquare, a group which seeks to promote greater accountability in sport, has written a letter of complaint to FIFA's ethics committee alleging comments made by Infantino about Trump -- and the process followed to award him with the peace prize -- were in breach of FIFA rules.
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My enthusiasm for this World Cup is flying right out the window. I will, however, support the Netherlands squad.
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