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  "id": 544113,
  "title": "Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to replace FIFA's Infantino",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/trump-says-would-be-terrible-mistake-to-replace-fifas-infantino-544113",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T07:22:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1508850/trump-says-would-be-terrible-mistake-replace-fifas-infantino"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump has expressed strong support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, dismissing the idea of replacing him as a \"terrible mistake.\" In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump hailed Infantino as \"fantastic\" and praised his leadership, stating that FIFA would not be nearly as successful or profitable without him. The president's backing of Infantino stands in contrast to the criticism from US Soccer, as well as a joint statement from various football organizations, including Canada Soccer, Central American and Caribbean bodies, the Confederation of African Football, and CONMEBOL, which have all expressed concerns over alleged misconduct involving Infantino.\n\nDespite facing reelection in March, Infantino has denied the allegations of wrongdoing. FIFA, the global governing body of football, has also sided with its president, describing the backlash as a \"concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine\" the organization.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is in hot water over allegations of a workplace affair and criticism of a failed private investment scheme.",
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        "title": "Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to replace FIFA's Infantino",
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        "title": "Trump says would be ‘terrible mistake’ to replace Fifa’s Infantino",
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        "title": "Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Trump says it would be ‘terrible mistake’ to remove Infantino",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/trump-says-it-would-be-terrible-mistake-to-remove-infantino-563003",
        "published": "2026-08-11T11:48:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Donald Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to oust embattled Gianni Infantino",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/donald-trump-says-would-be-terrible-mistake-to-oust-embattled-gianni",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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