Donald Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to oust embattled Gianni Infantino

US President Donald Trump expressed on Monday his belief that it would be a catastrophic decision to remove FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Infantino faced criticism in an open letter from three confederations, accusing him of dishonesty and breach of trust. However, Trump defended Infantino, who had bestowed the US leader with the FIFA Peace Prize at the World Cup draw event last year.

Trump hailed Infantino as "fantastic" and claimed the World Cup was successful four times under his leadership, warning that the organization would never be as prosperous without him. Trump's endorsement contrasts with that of US Soccer, which joined others opposing Infantino. Infantino had proposed a plan to allow private investment into FIFA competitions, including World Cups, but withdrew after facing harsh criticism.

The three confederations defended Infantino, emphasizing that leadership in football is not about holding power, but about serving the collective. They criticized Infantino's actions as a "failure of judgment" and a lack of accountability and openness.