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EU-politikere i strupen på Fifa – krever etterforskning av Infantino
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EU-politikere i strupen på Fifa – krever etterforskning av Infantino

A group of 50 European Parliament members, including Danish politician Niels Fuglsang, has written to FIFA's ethics committee and president Gianni Infantino demanding an investigation into alleged violations of FIFA's code of conduct. The letter was prompted by concerns over the awarding of FIFA's first peace prize to former US President Donald Trump during the World Cup draw in December. The politicians argue that this decision, along with Infantino's public support for Trump, undermines FIFA's commitment to political neutrality. They also back a formal complaint from human rights organization FairSquare, which claims the award violated FIFA's ethical guidelines. The letter calls for accountability and warns that if no action is taken, they may consider taking further measures against FIFA. FIFA has not responded to requests for comment.

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EU-politikere i strupen på Fifa – krever etterforskning av Infantino

A group of 50 European Parliament members, including Danish politician Niels Fuglsang, has written to FIFA's ethics committee and president Gianni Infantino demanding an investigation into alleged violations of FIFA's code of conduct. The letter was prompted by concerns over the awarding of FIFA's first peace prize to former US President Donald Trump during the World Cup draw in December. The politicians argue that this decision, along with Infantino's public support for Trump, undermines FIFA's commitment to political neutrality. They also back a formal complaint from human rights organization FairSquare, which claims the award violated FIFA's ethical guidelines. The letter calls for accountability and warns that if no action is taken, they may consider taking further measures against FIFA. FIFA has not responded to requests for comment.

Bias read (Left): The article frames the controversy around FIFA's actions as politically motivated and criticizes Infantino for supporting authoritarian regimes and figures like Donald Trump. It highlights the involvement of left-leaning European Parliament members and emphasizes the need for reforms to ensure FIFA'

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