'Terrible mistake' to replace FIFA's Infantino - Trump
US President Donald Trump backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is in hot water over allegations of a workplace affair and criticism of a failed private investment scheme.
Donald Trump defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino, despite ongoing allegations of a workplace affair and criticism of a failed investment deal. In a Truth Social post, the US president hailed Infantino as "fantastic" and praised him for overseeing the most successful World Cup in history. He warned that replacing Infantino would be a grave mistake, as the World Cup would never be as successful or profitable again.
Trump's backing of Infantino stands in stark contrast to US Soccer, which criticized the FIFA president in a joint statement with Canadian Soccer and football organizations in Central America and the Caribbean. Infantino, who faces re-election in March, has vehemently denied any wrongdoing. FIFA, in turn, has rallied behind Infantino, describing the backlash as a "concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the organization.
Other football bodies, including the Confederation of African Football and South American governing body CONMEBOL, have echoed Trump's support for Infantino.
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