Trump Condemns Any Move to Replace Infantino and Highlights World Cup Success
U.S. President Donald Trump used his Truth Social account on Tuesday to reaffirm his full support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning that any attempt to replace him would be "a grave mistake."
Trump's statements
Trump wrote: "FIFA would be making a serious error if it even considers – for any reason – to replace President Infantino." He added that Infantino is "a great personality" who recently oversaw the most successful World Cup edition, delivering four times the revenue of any previous tournament.
Background of the dispute
The remarks come as FIFA faces pressure from UEFA and the Asian and CONCACAF federations, which rejected a proposal to partially privatise the World Cup by selling stakes to external investors. The three bodies issued a joint statement demanding accountability from FIFA, calling the plan "a breach of trust."
Trump, who maintains a close relationship with Infantino, believes that keeping the current leadership is essential to preserve the tournament’s success and FIFA’s credibility.
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