Trump urges FIFA not to make 'terrible mistake' of replacing Infantino

US President Donald Trump has called on FIFA not to replace Gianni Infantino, calling it a 'terrible mistake'. In a post on Truth Social, he praised Infantino for overseeing the 'most successful World Cup ever' and warned that FIFA would lose its success and profitability if he left. Calls for Infantino's resignation are linked to the failed sale of a stake in commercial rights.

US President Donald Trump has voiced support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid calls for his resignation. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote that FIFA would make a 'terrible mistake' if it considered replacing Infantino. He called Infantino 'fantastic' and said he had led 'the most successful World Cup ever held — four times more successful'. The calls for resignation are linked to a failed attempt to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup to private investors. Trump also warned that if Infantino were to leave, FIFA would 'never be as successful or profitable again'.