"The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will take no action against its member Gianni Infantino for a possible breach of political neutrality rules over aligning FIFA with U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace. The IOC said on Saturday the matter is closed and FIFA's development work in Gaza is "entirely in keeping with the role of an international sport federation.""
"Asked about Infantino's conduct on Friday, IOC President Kirsty Coventry said it would look into a possible breach of neutrality. The Olympic members' oath requires "to always act independently of ... Political interests." Coventry and Infantino are among 107 current invited members of the IOC who include sports leaders, former Olympic athletes, members of Asian and European royal families, former political leaders and diplomats, plus business and cultural figures."
The IOC closed an inquiry and will not sanction Gianni Infantino for aligning FIFA with U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace. The IOC stated that FIFA's development work in Gaza is entirely consistent with the role of an international sport federation. Infantino signed an agreement at the Washington event that could direct $75 million of FIFA funds to Gaza. IOC President Kirsty Coventry had said the organization would look into a potential neutrality breach and noted the Olympic members' oath requires acting independently of political interests. The IOC membership meets in Milan and attendance is not mandatory.
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