FIFA’s Infantino sought Trump backing after World Cup selloff plan: Report
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino turned to Donald Trump to save his job amid revolt against World Cup privatisation plan.
Infantino has abandoned his plans to establish a commercial subsidiary for FIFA events, prompting UEFA's boycott of FIFA events to end. UEFA now focuses on rebuilding trust with FIFA and plans to prioritize women's football during upcoming tournaments in Poland and Morocco. Despite the boycott being lifted, navigating the sport's governing body remains challenging.
Many European football associations, including Germany's DFB, plan to withdraw their support. Infantino, set to run for re-election on March 18, 2027, faces mounting pressure, with reports of an emergency meeting among FIFA Council members and the possibility of an Extraordinary FIFA Congress.
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