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Trump criticizes possible replacement of Infantino at FIFA
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that FIFA would make a 'terrible mistake' by replacing Gianni Infantino following controversy over his proposal for private investors.
On Monday (10), Donald Trump expressed his support for Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, stating that the organization would make a 'terrible mistake' if it decided to replace him. Trump made this remark on his social media platform Truth, emphasizing the importance of the current leader after facing criticism regarding his plan to open FIFA to private investors.
In addition to mentioning the controversy, Trump praised Infantino, highlighting that he recently presided over the World Cup, which was the most successful ever, surpassing previous editions in terms of success. This statement aims to underscore the positive impact of Infantino's leadership at FIFA.
Trump's comments come amid ongoing debate over the future direction of FIFA and potential pressure for changes in its leadership, but the U.S. president defended the continuity of Infantino at the helm of the organization.