Trump Warns FIFA Against Replacing Infantino Amid Governance Fallout
TL;DR
Former President Donald Trump warned FIFA not to replace Gianni Infantino, praising his leadership amid fallout from the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise. UEFA, AFC and Concacaf criticized Infantino and signaled a possible no‑confidence vote, though he retains support from some federations. In the U.S., U.S. Soccer aligns with reform advocates within CONCACAF, while a White House official voiced support for Infantino, illustrating a domestic split on FIFA’s leadership.
- ‘If He Is Gone’—Donald Trump Fires Warning at Power Bloc Moving Against FIFA’s Gianni Infantino Sports Illustrated
- Trump warns replacing FIFA chief Infantino would be 'terrible mistake' ESPN
- Donald Trump jumps in to support Gianni Infantino as FIFA president clings on to power CNN
- U.S. Soccer joins call for 'meaningful change' after UEFA, Concacaf and AFC release joint letter condemning Gianni Infantino Yahoo Sports
- FIFA Peace Prize Recipient Sticks Up For FIFA Peace Prize Inventor The New Republic
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