‘A terrible mistake’: Donald Trump warns FIFA against replacing Infantino
US President Donald Trump has come to FIFA president Gianni Infantino's defense, labeling any potential replacement as a grave error. Infantino is currently navigating tumultuous waters, facing resistance from football confederations upset over a World Cup profit sale idea. These groups have claimed that FIFA's actions signify a serious breach of trust.
Donald Trump has warned that replacing FIFA president Gianni Infantino would be a "terrible mistake," praising the current leader's success in presiding over the most successful World Cup ever. Trump's support comes amid mounting pressure on Infantino, with UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation accusing him of a "fundamental breach of trust" over a proposal to sell shares in future World Cup profits to private investors.
The proposal, known as FIFA Forward Enterprise, was ultimately withdrawn following widespread criticism. Despite FIFA's apology and promise to conduct a review, the controversy has not subsided, with the three affected confederations calling the issue a "failure of judgment" and demanding an independent investigation. Trump's endorsement of Infantino's leadership comes just months before FIFA's presidential election in March, when the current president will face the prospect of replacement.
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