European Lawmakers Call for FIFA Investigation on Infantino

Fifty members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from 13 European countries have signed a letter urging FIFA's ethics committee to investigate its president, Gianni Infantino, over the decision to award the FIFA Peace Prize to former U.S. President Donald Trump.

The letter, dated June 29 and released on Thursday night, was initiated by the British-based human rights lobbying group FairSquare. It argues that Infantino's actions may violate FIFA's code of ethics, which requires the president to remain politically neutral.

The MEPs, primarily from the Social Democrat, Liberal, and Green parties, express that this award represents an opportunity for FIFA to demonstrate its commitment to political neutrality and transparency. The letter also criticizes FIFA's ties to Saudi Arabia, which is set to host the 2034 World Cup, and highlights concerns regarding FIFA's recent sponsorship deal with Saudi oil company Aramco.

The letter's signatories include Andrew Barrie from Ireland, Lara Wolter from the Netherlands, Niel Fuglsang from Germany, and Sebastian Everd.