Istanbul:The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) has submitted two formal requests to FIFA regarding governance and ethics concerns involving FIFA President Gianni Infantino and three controversial cases.

According to Anadolu Agency, the NFF has lodged a complaint with FIFA's Ethics Committee to investigate potential breaches of the governing body's Code of Ethics by Infantino and others. A separate referral has been made to FIFA's Governance, Audit and Compliance Committee (GACC) to evaluate the organization's governance, financial oversight, internal controls, and decision-making processes.

The complaints focus on three issues: the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise project, the handling of US forward Folarin Balogun's suspension during the 2026 World Cup, and the creation and awarding of the FIFA Peace Prize. NFF President Lise Klaveness stated that the inquiries aim to establish facts and ensure accountability within FIFA's regulations.

The NFF seeks an examination of possible political intervention in Balogun's disciplinary process. Balogun's one-match suspension, following a red card, was made conditional, allowing him to play after US President Donald Trump contacted Infantino. The NFF wants to investigate whether outside influences affected the decision and if FIFA's disciplinary independence was upheld.

Additionally, the NFF is seeking clarity on the FIFA Forward Enterprise project, which proposed allowing private investors to acquire minority stakes in a FIFA-controlled entity managing major competition rights. The NFF questions the project's advancement, internal controls, and any potential financial interest for Infantino before its withdrawal in July due to opposition.

The third concern involves the FIFA Peace Prize, awarded to Trump in 2025. The NFF questions the prize's creation, approval process, and alignment with FIFA's political neutrality requirements. The federation has raised concerns about FIFA's relationship with political leaders and demands thorough examination and documentation of these matters for FIFA's member associations.