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Transparency and Democracy in Sport Association denounces Infantino to FIFA Ethics Commission
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Transparency and Democracy in Sport Association denounces Infantino to FIFA Ethics Commission

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Transparency and Democracy in Sport Association, led by Miguel Galán, has filed a complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
  • The complaint asks for an investigation into potential ethical breaches related to private capital for World Cup rights, the Peace Award to Trump, and the 'Balogun case'.
  • The association seeks to ensure ethical conduct within FIFA's leadership.

Miguel Galán's Transparency and Democracy in Sport Association has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA's Ethics Commission, targeting the organization's president, Gianni Infantino. The association is calling for a thorough investigation into allegations of ethical misconduct by Infantino.

The complaint centers on several key areas. Firstly, it questions Infantino's controversial plan to introduce private capital into the exploitation of World Cup rights. Secondly, it scrutinizes the circumstances surrounding the creation and presentation of the FIFA Peace Award to former U.S. President Donald Trump. Finally, the complaint references the 'Balogun case,' suggesting potential irregularities that warrant ethical scrutiny.

By bringing these issues before the Ethics Commission, the association aims to uphold principles of transparency and democratic practices within the global football governing body. The move signals a continued effort by external organizations to hold FIFA's leadership accountable for its decisions and actions, particularly concerning financial dealings and high-profile awards.

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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.