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The IOC closed its inquiry after Infantino signed agreements pledging $75 million for FIFA projects in Gaza, citing alignment with international sports federation roles.
- On Feb 21, 2026, the IOC said it will take no action against Gianni Infantino, describing the issue as closed.
- The IOC's neutrality oath requires IOC members to act independently of political interests, prompting scrutiny after Infantino attended a Washington event and signed an agreement for $75 million, Coventry said.
- Against the backdrop of Gaza's devastation, Infantino pledged a $50 million stadium for 20,000–25,000 fans, a $15 million FIFA academy, and $2.5 million for mini pitches, AP reports.
- In reaction, the IOC noted the 107 invited members, including Coventry and Infantino, will review conduct after questions about neutrality on Friday.
- Given prior IOC warnings, ties with US President Donald Trump over the past year, including White House visits, raise future questions about political neutrality. Coventry said the IOC would review Infantino's actions.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will not take any action against its member, the president of the International Football Federation (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, for a possible violation of the rules of political neutrality regarding the participation of the world football's governing body in a meeting of the Peace Committee established by the US President Donald Trump.
On Friday, the International Olympic Committee had shown its surprise at the presence of the President of Fifa in this "Peace Council".
The presence of FIFA President Gianni Childino at the opening meeting of the Peace Council this week, together with the Presidents of the United States, Donald Trump, and other heads of state, does not violate any of the rules of the Olympic Charter on political neutrality, announced on Saturday the Olympic International Committee, according to Reuters.
The IOC sees in the partnership announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino of the World Football Association with Donald Trump's Peace Council no violation of the neutrality of the Olympic Charter! FIFA supports through football a comprehensive investment program for the revival of sport in Gaza, said a spokesman of the International Olympic Committee. This commitment is "in line with the role of an international sports association". Previousl…
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Associated Press MILÁN (AP) — The International Olympic Committee will not take any action against its member Gianni Infantino for a possible violation of the norms of political neutrality, after aligning FIFA with the Peace Board of the President of the United States, Donald Trump. The IOC indicated on Saturday that the matter is closed and that the development work of FIFA in Gaza “is fully in line with the role of an international sports fede…
IOC Clears Infantino Amid Political Neutrality Concerns | Sports-Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to take no action against its member Gianni Infantino for aligning FIFA with a US political event. Concerns arose over potential breaches of neutrality rules, but the IOC deemed FIFA's development work in Gaza appropriate for an international sports organization.
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