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Donald Trump says ousting Gianni Infantino from Fifa presidency would be ‘terrible mistake’

The US president said world football’s governing body would ‘never be as successful or profitable again’ if Infantino leaves

Donald Trump says ousting Gianni Infantino from Fifa presidency would be ‘terrible mistake’

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has cautioned that removing Fifa president Gianni Infantino would be an "expensive error." Infantino is currently facing criticism over his plan to sell shares in the men's World Cup to private investors. However, in a recent post on his Truth Social social media platform, Trump emphasized the importance of Infantino's leadership.

He stated, "Fifa would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing President Gianni Infantino. He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented. If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again!" The U.S. president's comments come amid increased pressure on Infantino following his controversial proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup.

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