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FIFA Chief Infantino Faces U.S. Congressional Scrutiny Over Trump Ties. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been asked to appear before a U.S. congressional committee investigating his relationship with President Donald Trump and his administration. Congressman Jamie Raskin is seeking documents on communications, gifts, payments and visitor records linked to FIFA's office in Trump Tower. The inquiry also examines Trump's involvement during the World Cup, including lobbying FIFA over U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's suspension, which was later overturned. Raskin accused FIFA of weakening its ethics oversight and questioned whether its close relationship with the Trump administration amounted to preferential treatment. The investigation also focuses on FIFA's use of dynamic ticket pricing during the World Cup, which sparked complaints over soaring prices and consumer practices. Infantino has been asked to provide documents and sit for an interview by 9 August, although Congress cannot compel his appearance without Republican support. FIFA said the United States remains central to future tournaments, with the 2031 Women's World Cup expected to be hosted there and speculation growing over the 2038 men's tournament. Infantino defended his leadership on social media, calling the World Cup a success and accusing critics of spreading false narratives.
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