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Trump defends his friend: It would be a terrible mistake if FIFA removed Infantino

2026-08-11 12:02:29Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Trump defends his friend: It would be a terrible mistake if FIFA removed
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US President Donald Trump has publicly come out in support of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning that his removal from office would be a "terrible mistake".

Trump's statement comes at a time of great tension within world football, after UEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have accused FIFA leaders of "breach of trust through fraud" over a controversial financial project.

In a statement released on social media, Trump said FIFA would be making a big mistake if it considered replacing Infantino.

"FIFA would make a terrible mistake if, for any reason, it considered replacing President Gianni Infantino," Trump wrote.

The US president described Infantino as "fantastic", arguing that he had led the most successful World Cup to date.

Trump added that if Infantino leaves, according to him, future tournaments will no longer be as successful or profitable.

The clash over FIFA's financial project

Trump's support comes after controversy surrounding the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) project.

The plan called for the creation of a new company that would manage the commercial and ticketing rights for FIFA competitions, including the World Cup. About 21% of the new company would be sold to a private investor.

The project was later cancelled, but it sparked a strong reaction from some of the world's major football confederations.

UEFA, Concacaf and AFC published a joint letter accusing FIFA leaders of losing trust and saying that an individual should not place themselves above the institution that has given them authority.

Tensions are rising within world football

According to BBC Sport, preliminary discussions have taken place between some of the confederations about the possibility of creating alternative competitions if Infantino remains in office.

However, other sources cited by the BBC say that so far no concrete negotiations for a secession have begun.

UEFA has also threatened to boycott FIFA competitions and warned of the possibility of taking legal action regarding the FFE project.

FIFA, on the other hand, has stated that there is a coordinated effort to "undermine" the organization and Infantino.

The close relationship between Trump and Infantino

Trump and Infantino have had a close public relationship for years.

In December 2025, Infantino awarded Trump the first FIFA Peace Prize. Trump has also been a strong supporter of the 2026 World Cup, which was held in the US, Canada and Mexico.

For this reason, the US president's latest statement is seen as an important political support for Infantino at a time when his position within world football is coming under pressure.

Trump had said on July 31 that he had not discussed the FFE project with Infantino. Meanwhile, the investor group for the project was expected to be led by Thrive, an American venture capital firm founded by Joshua Kushner, the brother of Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner.

The clash has already opened a wider debate over how FIFA is run and the relationship between federations, confederations and the central leadership of world football.


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