Trump Says Would be 'Terrible Mistake' to Replace FIFA's Infantino

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Publish : 11 Aug 2026, 10:10 AM

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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.

"FIFA would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing President Gianni Infantino," Trump said in a Truth Social post, calling the Italian-Swiss lawyer "fantastic."

Infantino, who faces reelection next March, has denied allegations of wrongdoing.

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