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Trump's admin and Infantino's future
The New York Post reported that Gianni Infantino, the President of FIFA, made intense efforts to secure support from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump after his plan to sell a stake in the commercial rights for the World Cup failed. That plan was expected to generate $4.2 billion through private investments into a new entity managing FIFA's tournaments, including the World Cup. However, his attempts to contact Trump were unsuccessful; it was reported that he tried repeatedly without success, and he felt isolated after the proposal was rejected amid growing media criticism. His relationship with Trump was reportedly close, as he received the FIFA Peace Award from Trump in December 2025, and there are believed to be plans for discussions between him and American officials. Nonetheless, official sources denied any current communications. The setback of the sale plan impacted Infantino's efforts to secure a new term as FIFA President, with criticism intensifying following the failure of the initiative.
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