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Campaign to deliver ‘biggest complaint Fifa has ever received’ launches before World Cup

‘Reboot Fifa’ calls for investigation into Infantino

Campaign to deliver ‘biggest complaint Fifa has ever received’ launches before World Cup

TL;DR

  • The 'Reboot Fifa' campaign is launching a complaint against Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, before the World Cup.
  • Campaigners aim for this to be the largest complaint Fifa has ever received, calling for an investigation into Infantino's conduct.
  • The complaint alleges Infantino breached the Fifa code of ethics regarding political neutrality.
  • Proposed reforms include increased auditing of funds, separation of commercial and regulatory functions, and enhanced transparency.
  • The Norwegian football federation president, Lise Klaveness, has supported the original complaint.
  • Fifa states it has undergone governance reforms and increased investment in football development.
  • Infantino has defended his decision to award a peace prize to Donald Trump and his relationship with the former US president.