Trump urges action to support Infantino
Former U.S. President Donald Trump strongly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino, warning that replacing him would cause the organization to lose its effective leadership, especially given its current decline amid a widespread crisis over his plans to open FIFA to private sector investors—plans that have failed to garner support from major continental federations. Trump's intervention comes amid efforts by European, American, and Asian federations to oust Infantino, who is facing a trust crisis and a decline in popularity—particularly as his re-election approaches after the successful financial outcome of the 2026 World Cup. The close relationship between Trump and Infantino indicates significant support from the latter, who awarded Trump the FIFA Peace Award in December 2025.
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