Trump says ousting FIFA boss Infantino would be ‘terrible mistake’

US President Donald Trump has expressed his support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who is facing mounting pressure over his leadership. Trump warned that replacing Infantino would be a "terrible mistake".

According to Trump, Infantino is "fantastic" and presided over the "most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented". He also claimed that if Infantino is removed, the World Cup "will never be as successful or profitable again".

Infantino is facing criticism over allegations of a workplace affair and a failed private investment scheme. US Soccer, Canada Soccer, and football organizations in Central America and the Caribbean have issued a statement critiquing Infantino, while FIFA has backed its president, calling the backlash "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the organization.

Other football organizations, including the Confederation of African Football and South American governing body CONMEBOL, support Infantino, according to New Straits Times and Business Recorder.

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