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Trump vows support for Infantino as FIFA leader
American President Donald Trump has affirmed that he will do everything in his power to try to keep Gianni Infantino in his position as FIFA President, despite increasing pressures against him following the failure of the project to sell shares of commercial rights related to the World Cup valued at $15 billion. Infantino faced mounting calls to resign after the collapse of this project, which aimed to attract investors for football-related commercial assets, before it was withdrawn last Friday. This setback prompted widespread criticism within the football community, with strong efforts by his supporters to back him and help him remain in his role. Meanwhile, reports circulated in the media suggesting that Infantino might hold talks with officials in the Trump administration to bolster his position, but both the federation and the U.S. State Department denied the accuracy of these reports. A U.S. official close to both Trump and Infantino confirmed that the American president holds great appreciation for Infantino, praising his excellent organization of the 2022 World Cup in the United States, and intends to support the FIFA President during this difficult time—especially after Infantino's praise for the recent World Cup and its success in hosting an exceptional tournament. It is worth noting that Infantino's relationship with Trump began during their first meeting in 2018 and developed positively, with Infantino honoring Trump at a formal event with a gold cup and a FIFA Peace Award. However, the collapse of the broadcasting rights project cast a shadow over their relationship, with Trump stating that no official talks with Infantino have taken place regarding this matter so far.
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