Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to oust embattled FIFA president Infantino
US President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be “a terrible mistake” to replace Gianni Infantino, the embattled FIFA president who tried, and failed, to sell off part of the World Cup to private investors. Infantino came under renewed fire in an open letter signed by three confederations — Europe’s UEFA, North and Central America’s CONCACAF and Asia’s AFC — accusing the world football boss…
US President Donald Trump has spoken out against the idea of replacing FIFA president Gianni Infantino, calling it a "terrible mistake." Infantino faced criticism for attempting to sell part of the World Cup to private investors, which was later withdrawn due to strong opposition. Trump praised Infantino, stating that he presided over the most successful World Cup ever presented.
The US Soccer federation, however, joined the voices against Infantino. Meanwhile, the joint letter from UEFA, CONCACAF, and the AFC accused Infantino of breaking trust through deception and claimed that leadership in football is about collective duty, not holding power. The letter emphasized that the leaders of football are not possessions to be held or demanded.
UEFA threatened to boycott World Cups if Infantino proceeded with his private investment plan, which led to Infantino's withdrawal. Infantino, who has received support from individual member associations, will be up for re-election for a fourth term in March 2027.
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