FIFA President Gianni Infantino controversies explained: Trump ties, Congress probe and FIFA rights plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces scrutiny following a congressional investigation led by US House Judiciary Committee member Jamie Raskin regarding his ties to former President Donald Trump. Raskin's inquiry seeks documents related to benefits provided to Trump or his associates, criticizing Infantino for undermining FIFA's ethical standards since his election. This controversy arises amid backlash over FIFA's recent decisions, including the overturning of a suspension for a player after the World Cup final.