{
  "id": 548878,
  "title": "Donald Trump says removing Gianni Infantino as Fifa president would be a 'terrible mistake'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/donald-trump-says-removing-gianni-infantino-as-fifa-president-would-548878",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T08:43:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/11/donald-trump-says-removing-gianni-infantino-as-fifa-president-would-be-a-terrible-mistake/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump has spoken out in support of maintaining Fifa president Gianni Infantino, dismissing any suggestion that removing him would be a \"terrible mistake.\" Infantino has been at the center of controversy due to his proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights of World Cup tournaments, which was met with fierce criticism from Uefa, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation. The open letter from these organizations accused Infantino of breaking trust through deception. Despite his divisive actions, Trump and Infantino have maintained a close relationship, with Trump even calling Infantino to request a review of a suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun. Infantino's plans for the Fifa Forward Enterprise have also faced significant backlash from Fifa member nations and top football figures. Uefa, backed by the AFC and Concacaf, has threatened to boycott Fifa tournaments if Infantino is not removed as president, potentially impacting future events like the 2027 women's World Cup in Brazil. The current president is set to run for a third four-year term in March.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump says Fifa “would be making a terrible mistake” if it tried to oust Gianni Infantino. Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) issued an open letter on Monday accusing Infantino of breaking trust “through deception” with his aborted proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup. Trump enjoys a close relationship with Infantino, and…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Donald Trump says removing Gianni Infantino as Fifa president would be a 'terrible mistake'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/donald-trump-says-removing-gianni-infantino-as-fifa-president-would",
        "published": "2026-08-11T08:43:44.000Z"
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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."
}