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IOC Declines Action Against Gianni Infantino Over Trump Peace Council Appearance

The committee said FIFA's planned Gaza development fits the role of an international sports federation.

Overview

  • IOC officials stated the case is closed after reviewing concerns about Infantino’s political neutrality obligations as an IOC member.
  • Infantino attended the Washington launch of President Donald Trump’s Peace Council, where he signed an agreement that could direct about $75 million of FIFA funds to Gaza.
  • IOC President Kirsty Coventry had said a review would be conducted under the Olympic Charter’s neutrality rules before the committee issued its no-action decision.
  • The IOC emphasized it can only address Infantino’s IOC membership because FIFA is independent, with potential sanctions limited to suspension or expulsion as a member.
  • FIFA’s Gaza plan includes a football academy and a 20,000-seat stadium envisioned within 18–36 months, contingent on security conditions.