Norway’s Football Federation has filed formal complaints with two FIFA committees, asking for investigations into the conduct of FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the organisation’s decision-making processes. The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) submitted one complaint to FIFA’s Ethics Committee and another to the Governance, Audit and Compliance Committee. The filings focus on three separate issues involving FIFA leadership: the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise investment plan, the suspension of U.S. forward Folarin Balogun during the 2026 World Cup, and FIFA’s decision to award its Pe

Norway’s Football Federation has filed formal complaints with two FIFA committees, asking for investigations into the conduct of FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the organisation’s decision-making processes. The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) submitted one complaint to FIFA’s Ethics Committee and another to the Governance, Audit and Compliance Committee. The filings focus on three separate issues involving FIFA leadership: the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise investment plan, the suspension of U.S. forward Folarin Balogun during the 2026 World Cup, and FIFA’s decision to award its Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump. The Norwegian federation says the cases raise questions about possible breaches of FIFA’s Code of Ethics, as well as governance, financial oversight and internal controls within the organisation. NFF President Lise Klaveness, who has previously criticised Infantino’s leadership, said the three cases share concerns over potential conflicts of interest and the use of presidential authority. The FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal became controversial after FIFA explored allowing private investors to acquire minority stakes in a company connected to its commercial activities and tournaments. The proposal was later abandoned following significant opposition. The second issue concerns Folarin Balogun, whose suspension from a 2026 World Cup match was lifted after intervention from FIFA. The decision attracted attention after reports that Trump had contacted Infantino regarding the case. The third complaint concerns FIFA’s Peace Prize, which Infantino presented to Trump in December. The award has also faced criticism over questions surrounding FIFA’s political neutrality. The latest complaints come as Infantino prepares for a potential fourth term as FIFA president. He was first elected in 2016 and is seeking re-election at the FIFA Congress in Rabat next March. The deadline for presidential candidates to declare their candidacy is November 18. Infantino continues to receive support from several football confederations and national associations, while opposition has also emerged, particularly within Europe. The Swiss Football Association withdrew its support for his re-election campaign in September, citing concerns over leadership, governance, transparency and decision-making. FIFA has said the issues raised by the Norwegian federation have previously been addressed by Infantino in correspondence with member associations. The organisation also said the matters are expected to be discussed at the FIFA Council meeting in Zurich on October 15. The Norwegian complaints do not establish that Infantino breached FIFA rules. Instead, they formally ask FIFA's oversight bodies to examine whether the conduct and decisions in question complied with the organisation’s ethical and governance requirements. With the presidential election approaching, the complaints add another layer to an increasingly contested debate over FIFA’s leadership, transparency and decision-making.

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