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February 22, 2026
IOC will not take measures against Infantino regarding FIFA's participation in Peace Committee meeting
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will not take any measures against its member, the President of the International Football Federation (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, for potential violation of political neutrality rules regarding the world football governing body's participation in the Peace Committee established by US President Donald Trump.
TL;DR
- The IOC will not take measures against FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
- The decision is related to Infantino's potential violation of political neutrality rules.
- Infantino participated in a meeting of the Peace Committee founded by US President Donald Trump.
- FIFA signed a partnership agreement to invest up to $75 million in Gaza.
- The IOC reviewed the situation and found FIFA's development work in Gaza to be in line with its role.
- Infantino has had close ties with the US government, including attending Trump's inauguration and visiting the White House.
- FIFA awarded Trump its newly established Peace Prize.
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